Safety EHS Manager at Pearl Dairy

The Pearl dairy Farmers Community (PDFC) is an initiative by the (PDFL) Pearl Dairy Farms Limited (a leading Dairy manufacturing company based in Mbarara, Uganda) and IFC (International Finance Corporation). Since PDFLs’ inception in 2013, the company has been procuring its raw material, milk, from farmers and cooperatives around the manufacturing faci...

 

Safety EHS Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationKisii
  • Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE 

Job Purpose

  • The overall purpose of the job is to develop environmental management plans, design health and safety policies and ensure employees are well trained on environmental regulations and ensure the successful implementation, enforcement, and continued compliance to occupational health, safety and environment systems.

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Develop strategic plans defining, proposing, an effective EHS strategy that supports and reinforces the corporate strategy and values of the company;
  • Prepare and monitor the annual EHS budget including periodic reporting on the same;
  • Continually liaise with the Head of Human Resources regarding EHS labour/manpower requirements including recruitment, training, and administration (contracts, leave, and remuneration);
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of and compliance to EHS procedures, practices, and policies across all operations of the company including offsite operations that include operations at milk collection centers, and the company’s honey plant;
  • Conduct periodic EHS related risk assessments and ensure that EHS department risk registers are maintained and updated on an ongoing basis for continued risk monitoring and to guide development of EHS procedures;
  • Ensure monthly EHS inspections are carried out as well review of the EHS monthly inspection report and follow up on findings and recommendations;
  • Ensure and Manage the Security Management system inside the factory with the help of Security service provider
  • Ensure Carbon Management System towards carbon neutrality
  • Ensure that scheduled EHS trainings such as toolbox trainings are carried out as scheduled;
  • Oversee and ensure continuous assessment and reporting of workplace incidents and monitor analysis of accident and incident statistics to identify trends and design improvement plans;
  • Carry out and oversee periodic internal and external EHS related audits and inspections by regulatory authorities or experts;
  • Actively involved in investigations of high-risk workplace accidents and ensure all investigations are properly documented and follow up on implementation of recommended action plans;
  • Conduct Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) meetings prior to procurement and installation of new machinery, equipment, and plant expansion/modification activities to identify and evaluate problems that may pose risks to personnel or equipment, or prevent efficient operation;
  • Effectively co-ordinate all EHS operations with the company’s offsite staff to oversee the sensitization, training, roll out and implementation of EHS procedures and practices.;
  • Plan, develop, and oversee continuous EHS training and development programs aimed at sensitizing, capacity building and creating awareness of staff on the importance of EHS practices and procedures when carrying out their daily duties as well support them in compliance;
  • Supervise and evaluate the performance of all EHS staff;
  • Ensure that all applicable food safety standards are implemented;
  • Verify all the applicable Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs), Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs);
  • Continuous liaison with the procurement function by offering guidance in procuring PPE product specifications, inspection and verification of supplied safety gear and equipment before receiving.
  • Co-ordinate trainings on First Aid, Fire Safety Drills, communicable diseases among others with external agencies and government bodies.
  • Coordinate environment, health & safety activities in community outreach events;
  • Co-ordinate engagements with regulatory authorities such The National Environment Management Authority, National Forestry Authority, Auditors etc.
  • Transfer Knowledge to your Subordinates.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety management or environmental science from a recognized institution.
  • Professional certifications in health and safety
  • Minimum of 8 years relatable experience with 3 years of which in a management role.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Pearl Dairy on pearldairy.bamboohr.com to apply

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