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

• Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking to hire a 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 drive implementation of the Site/Unit SH&E OMP through application of the Nestlé S&H Management System (NSMS) and Nestlé Environmental Management System (NEMS). Provide support in development and implementation across the factory on SHE strategy and program to enable staff to realise 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.
• Implement NSMS & NEMS: Guide implementation of the NSMS, NEMS, and other Group SH&E Standards. Develop and continuously improve site/unit SH&E programmes to deliver compliance and performance improvement.  Ensure local S&H management system is certified to OHSAS 18001:2007 (all units) and to ISO14001:2004 (factories, PTCs, DCs).
• 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.
• 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.
• Engagement:  Engage with internal stakeholders on SH&E topics

What Will Make You Successful?

• 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