Group Head HSE at Adexen

Job Reference: 1439
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Function: HSE & Security

Responsibilities

• Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting HSE across the group.
• Be an ambassador for HSE and promote "out of the box" thinking which enables solutions to problems to be identified and implemented effectively throughout the group.
• Manage and coordinate a team of HSE managers to ensure they proactively support their divisions and senior management teams on a day to day basis.
• Responsible for personal development and coaching of HSE managers, Trainees and Assistants. Ensure there are structured development plans in place
• Identify development opportunities to promote safer and more efficient ways of working.
• Support the subsidiaries to develop their own HSE action plans and strategies for development and improvement.
• Provide appropriate safety and health initiatives, accident prevention programs, and investigation of incidents.
• Put in place HSE action plan and implement it.
• Update HSE policies, procedures and manuals.
• Acts as a Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) SME (Subject Matter Expert). Provides direct and timely counsel and information to management.
• Reviews and oversees all work processes and conditions to ensure HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) protective measures are optimized.
• Develops, recommend preventative and improvement measures to ensure the enhancement of HSE programme.
• Leverage on senior level expertise across the group to provide cost-effective technical guidance and strengthen technical competency.
• Oversight of organizations HSE expenses and budget.
• Ensure on time and accurate reporting of weekly and monthly HSE performance.
• Ensure that adequate and effective risk assessments are undertaken and regularly reviewed.
• Build and lead an effective and cohesive operations team.

Expectations

• Minimum of Bachelor degree.
• MBA, M.Sc or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10-15 years HSE experience of which 5 years must be at a senior management level.
• Professional membership or registration in Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals (NISP)
• NEBOSH/OSHA certificate etc.
• Knowledge in corporate HSE management, operations, safety audits, management information systems.
• Budget planning & preparation.
• Project management expertise and strategic planning & development
• Ability to deliver results.
• Have professional confidence.
• Must be a strategic thinker.