Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
  
• Have at least 2–5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing safety
  
• Experience as a Safety Officer within the FMCG or any other related industry
  
• Have a professional safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA) and Membership of ISPON will be an added advantage
  
• Experience in plant or factory operations is preferred.
  
• Have a Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
  
• Should have a risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
  
• Incident investigation skills.
  

• Assist in implementing plant-wide safety policies, procedures, annual OHS plan and programs
  
• Support the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Risk Assessments.
  
• Coordinate the activities of Plant safety specialists.
  
• Scheduling and executing contractor forums and other contractor engagement activities.
  
• Assist during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation of safety records, permits, & certifications and ensure the Occupational Health and Safety Management System is maintained (ISO 45001).
  
• Assist in investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
  
• Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective and Lesson Learnt.
  
• Track closure of safety actions and monitor effectiveness
  
• Coordinate and deliver safety induction for new hires and refresher training programs.
  
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
  
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and behavioral safety initiatives.
  
• Assist in developing and maintaining emergency response plans.
  
• Coordinate emergency drills (fire, evacuation, spill response, etc.).
  
• Maintain safety statistics and prepare monthly safety reports.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Support internal safety audits and management safety walks.
  
• Support in development of OHS objectives and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
  
• Support in determining root causes of incidents and taking measures to prevent recurrence.