Project Safety, Health & Environment Officer (SHE Officer) at Nestle Foods

Minimum Educational Qualification: Minimum educational level HND or Degree in relevant field

Minimum Relevant Work Experience: 5+ years relevant experience in the field

Position Summary:

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. 

Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking to hire a Project Safety, Health & Environment Officer whose responsibilities include to Inspire and empower excellence in safety, health, and environmental sustainability across the site/unit.

The SHE Officer will develop the Site/Unit SH&E OMP and drive its implementation through application of the Nestlé S&H Management System (NSMS) Provide leadership across all parts of the site/unit to enable contractors and staff to realize their SH&E goals and create pride in their achievements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Inspire Change: Create a compelling understanding of the Nestlé SH&E values and inspire stakeholders to excel in compliance & continuously improve, leveraging NCE Foundations and Advanced Practices (eg TPM, Lean Value Stream).  Promote a behavioral approach to SH&E, based on Nestlé Leadership Framework.
• Create Strategy: Identify SH&E priorities, current & future challenges, and opportunities for change at site/unit level. Develop a holistic strategy and implementation plan, aligned with Market priorities & objectives, and with the overall site/unit OMP. Guide implementation and communication of the strategy.
• Develop SH&E Networks: Develop & coordinate SH&E networks of professionals, champions, and SMEs for the site/unit. Develop their functional and leadership competencies and ensure robust succession plans for key S&H positions.
• Develop Capability of Managers:  Ensure training and coaching is provided to managers and team leaders to help them take ownership, and lead & manage S&H within their area of responsibility. Provide personal coaching and support to Site/Unit Management Team.
• Provide Guidance: Ensure managers receive trusted guidance & support on relevant S&H matters.  Identify expertise and good practices from inside and outside Nestlé and communicate them internally (both within the site/unit and beyond).
• Provide Support:  Co-ordinate internal & external resources to ensure delivery of high quality and efficient S&H support, eg exposure monitoring, health promotion, health surveillance, life cycle assessment, training. Leverage SHE-PM and other tools to monitor & analyse performance and improve decision making.
• Audit & Review: Ensure compliance is regularly audited and performance assessed, and the results used to drive further improvement. Promote effective communication of successes and learnings, and recognition for strong performers and contributors.

What Will Make You Successful?

• NEBOSH Certified (Preferably)
• Project management experience
• Experience in FMCG will be an added advantage
• Experience in working in an operational environment.
• Experience in taking ownership of Safety & Health and drive change through personal leadership.
• Knowledge of analyzing complex problems to identify multiple root causes.
• Ability to Influence behavioral change in a team/department.
• Ability to work in and can lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate policies & standards into practical action plans.
• Coach individuals and teams in different environments.
• Good communication & Organizational skills
• Very proactive