Safety / EHS Manager at Value Edge Management Service Limited

Location: Ota

Job Summary

Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards at the project site. The role involves implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and promoting a safe working culture among employees and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and safety plans at the factory 
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and company HSE guidelines
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and identify unsafe acts & conditions
• Prepare and enforce Risk Assessments (RA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Method Statements
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and training sessions for workers
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents; prepare reports and corrective actions
• Coordinate EHS documentation and safe work practices
• Maintain safety records, registers, permits, and inspection checklists
• Support audits, and statutory inspections
• Stop unsafe work and recommend corrective measures immediately
• Focus on EHS compliance as an overriding expectation. Conduct risk reviews, compliance audits and internal assessment of facility.
• Lead accident/injuries investigation by evaluating and analyzing accident reports, workman\'s compensation claims, data for related trends to establish root cause analysis to prepare recommendations for preventions
• Evaluate the risk of those hazards, and assist in the development of effective solutions to mitigate risk.
• Candidates must have ability to Motivate and Empowerment of Others in the facility
• Leading the EHS Framework deployment for the Factory, lead EHS and collaborate with Cross functional team. -Monitor EHS regulatory Compliance of State, Analyze potential impacts, provide practical recommendations and risk analyses
• Work in partnership with EHS corporate and factory management to develop and implement EHS strategies, policies, and services to increase employee safety & reduce organization risks
• Collection, analysis and reporting of EHS metrics

Implement

• Evaluation of EHS implications of factory operations 
• Management oversight for the site Management of Change (MOC) Process
• Management oversight and conduct audits for Pre Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Site PHA schedule and recommend implementation plan
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents and near misses in the Site
• Participate on teams responsible for implementing new products and processes
• Life Safety Principles for the factory.
• Determine regulatory applicability of the factory and enforce the same, manage compliance both internal and external.
• Willingness to be part of the Cross functional team of operations, EHS, Process and strive for the improvement of the process safety adherence at all levels. Must provide mentoring and training for site personnel
• Participate responsibly in implementing new products and processes
• Training on Process safety for the factory leadership Team\'s
• Problem solving skills with a troubleshooting mindset is key for success in this role.
• Should have hands-on experience in participating in IMS 45001 audits

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Safety, Industrial Safety, or Engineering
• Mandatory: NEBOSH / IOSH / ADIS or equivalent safety certification
• 5–10 years of experience as a Safety Officer (construction / electrical / industrial projects preferred)
• Knowledge of Nigerian safety laws, BOCW, Factories Act, and EHS standards
• Preferred candidate should have FMCG or related background

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HSE practices and site safety management
• Good communication and training skills
• Ability to identify hazards and implement preventive measures
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Team coordination and problem-solving abilities
• Preferred Industry Factory FCMG Experience