Safety Officer 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.

We are seeking to hire a Safety Officer

Job Summary

Facilitate the enforcement of compliance to relevant occupational health and safety laws to ensure the safety of the work environment by minimizing associated risks.

You will be accountable for

• Daily/monthly monitoring and inspection of facility/equipment and enforce safety procedures and precautions in the work environment.
• Acting and advising on all matters relating to the protection of life and property from fire and other risks identified in the work environment.
• Enforcing traffic control in the factory premises.
• Carrying out health and safety induction for all employees, outsourced, contractors and visitors.
• Carrying out and coordinating safety talk with workers especially safety talk from identified safety concerns in the workplace.
• Participating in safety campaign and other safety awareness in the workplace.
• Actively preparing and participating before, during and after regulatory visit.
• Actively participating in the rescue of people and property from all types of accident and disaster.
• Promoting fire safety and enforce fire safety standards in the premises
• Enforcing and Monitoring compliance to the rule of switching off all appliances after the close of business.
• Attending to emergency incidents and minimizing distress and suffering, including giving first aid.
• Dealing with unforeseen circumstances as they arise and responding quickly to them.
• Inspecting and initiating maintenance of fire-fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire alarm system and fire hydrant system.
• Organizing drills; educating and informing the staff to help promote fire safety.
• Assessing situation quickly and deciding the best course of action.
• Writing full incident reports in case of any eventuality.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess

• A minimum of OND in an Engineering or Science related course
• 1-2 years’ experience in OSHE, Fire Safety Management, Microbiology, Food technology, or Engineering experience in an FMCG Industry
•  Able to work effectively with little or no supervision
•  Good at customer management, exhibit self -confidence and integrity
• Possess Analytical and Communication skills
• Relevant professional certification is an added advantage