Factory HSE Manager at UAC

UAC Foods Limited operating in the food sector of the economy is a leading producer of snacks, beverages, and ice cream. Our brands include Gala Sausage Roll, Funtime Coconut Chips, Groundnut chips, SWAN Natural Spring Water and Supreme Ice Cream.

Work Base Location is Kerang, Plateau State

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and implementing organisational safety programs in the Kerang Plant. Conduct risk assessments to detect potential hazards, identify precautionary measures and ensure implementation of HSE programs.

You will be accountable for

• Conducting risk assessment and ensuring implementation of required controls
• Ensuring strict adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures at relevant facilities
• Implementing all Health, Safety and Environment programs
• Collating and analysing all relevant Health Safety and Environment reports periodically.
• Investigating workplace incidents, establishing the causes, and recommending preventive action against recurrences
• Providing management with appropriate information on safety, health, and environment related matters
• Ensuring general hygiene in the factory (GMP) and prompt fumigation of the factory and premises
• Ensuring good sanitation of storage facilities and environment for effective storage conditions
• Enforcing procedure of solid waste materials are implemented.
• Handling the procedure for wastewater discharge to comply with local regulations on wastewater discharges.
• Ensuring the procedures for both in- house, third party pest control and fumigation programs are effectively implemented.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess

• A Bachelor’s degree or HND in Sciences or Engineering with NYSC certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management preferably Occupational Health Safety & Environment, Microbiology, Food technology, Biochemistry or Engineering experience in an FMCG industry.
• Resident or willing to move to Kerang, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State
• Innovative, skillful, and self-motivated team player.
• Sound business knowledge with good external orientation
• Strong Analytical, Statistical, and Influencing skills
• Excellent communication and change management skills
• Possession of NEBOSH Certification