Environment Health & Safety Senior Department Head(EHS) at CDL Human Resource

CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.

 

Environment Health & Safety Senior Department Head(EHS)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE 

Main accountabilities

  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements related to EHS and ensure adherence to all company principles, policies and requirements.
  • Directing and co-ordinate the development, implementation and sustainability of company EHS strategy and program.
  • Objective and target setting, management, reporting and review.
  • Develop strategy to achieve company EHS objectives.
  • Monitoring and communicate on performance to improve decision making regarding EHS and to integrate EHS into business decisions.
  • Internal and external communication.
  • Incident investigation and corrective/preventive action process.
  • Champion the company EHS Risk assessment and aspects evaluation program. Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations; recommend corrective actions.
  • Developing, implementing, controlling, maintaining and improving the company EHS management systems.
  • Developing, implementing, controlling, maintaining and improving the company fire protection systems and emergency response programs.
  • Co-ordinating activities Health and Safety, First Aid committees.
  • Building, managing and ensuring compliance with external EHS contacts including but not limited to DOSH, NEMA, Public Health etc.
  • Assisting in the development of training programs through training needs analysis from EHS audits. Management of the EHS induction program for new employees.
  • Co-ordinating and management of the Quality / Social Accountability management systems.
  • Coordinating with external auditors and managing the relevant external audits
  • Leading employee training and awareness programs on occupational health and safety
  • Ensuring emergency preparedness and response plans are in place and tested regularly.
  • Overseeing environmental compliance, including waste management, emissions control, and resource conservation.
  • Collecting, analyzing, and reporting ESG data for internal stakeholders and external disclosures.
  • Conducting internal audits and facilitating external audits for quality and social accountability certifications.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on EHS, sustainability, quality, and social accountability matters.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred).
  • Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 14001/45001/9001 Lead Auditor, SA8000).
  • Seven years of experience in EHS management, with exposure to sustainability, ESG reporting, and quality/social accountability systems.
  • Good management system knowledge of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
  • Strong knowledge of local and international EHS regulations, ESG frameworks, and quality standards.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Experience in training and coaching people
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Public Relations and investigative skills
  • Proficiency in Information Technology

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to CDL Human Resource on cdl.zohorecruit.com to apply

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