Safety, Health

Mission

As Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensures the daily safety of people and security of assets within the warehouse. Drives a proactive safety culture, maintains operational excellence, and fosters a compliant and high-performing team.

Safety and Security Management:

• Policy & Compliance: Define and enforce the warehouse's safety and health policy in compliance with company frameworks and local regulations.
• Risk Management: Ensure the warehouse has an up-to-date annual Risk Assessment and a current Preventive Plan that is accessible and actionable for the team and suppliers.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop, maintain, and ensure clear communication of the emergency evacuation plan, adhering to local regulations. Organize and debrief a minimum of four annual warehouse evacuation exercises, updating procedures as needed.
• Performance Monitoring: Set up clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety and health, conduct regular follow-ups, debrief with the team and warehouse, and ensure compliance with Basic Safety Unit (BSU) goals.
• Audits & Diagnostics: Coordinate internal and external safety and health diagnostics and audits, overseeing the execution and monitoring of action plans. Conduct annual fire and electrical audits.
• Incident Management: Analyze annual incident statistics and adjust existing procedures accordingly. Coordinate the application of crisis scenarios (DRP).
• Reporting: Contribute to national and united safety and health reporting.
• Supplier Compliance: Ensure all suppliers comply with company standards, including human rights policies, and that all contractual agreements adhere to united standards.
• Financial & Anti-Corruption: Communicate with and obtain validations from the CFO for all warehouse-related economic matters. Ensure strict adherence to anti-corruption policies.
• Documentation & Committees: Maintain up-to-date mandatory safety documentation. Organize a minimum of two Safety and Health Committee meetings annually.
• SOP Development: Develop and/or improve Safety and Security Related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure their effective implementation.
• Internal Rules: Ensure full compliance with the company's internal Safety Rules and Guidelines.

Facility and Perception Management:

• Cleanliness & Order: Ensure the warehouse consistently maintains a "Clean, Tidy, and Safe" environment.
• Maintenance Program: Establish and oversee the implementation of the warehouse's maintenance program, including self-maintenance, preventive, corrective, and inspection services.
• Facility Coordination: Coordinate with the Facility Management (FM) team to monitor and implement service contracts.
• Vendor Management: Source quotations and liaise with suppliers, vendors, and contractors for maintenance and improvement works.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop continuous improvement projects aligned with company strategy, review preventive maintenance programs, and recommend improvements. Drive cost reduction through efficiency efforts.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency calls for troubleshooting and ensure fast resolution of required rectifications.
• Image & Maintenance Diagnostic: Periodically measure the image and maintenance diagnostic level of the warehouse.

Leadership and Human Capital Development:

• Personal Development: Ensure personal training aligns with responsibilities and maintain a bi-annual personal development plan.
• Team Development: Foster a culture of continuous learning by guiding the team on training paths and development plans. Build a talent pool for organizational sustainability and establish connections to support team development.
• Training & Validation: Set up and maintain training processes for duty managers. Validate 100% of duty managers, ensuring they are trained, have attended first aid and fire brigade training, and are validated to manage the warehouse.
• Mentorship & Succession: Conduct regular individual meetings with teammates. Prepare an autonomous team and ensure succession planning for your replacement.
• Communication: Timely communicate safety information to teammates and the warehouse.

Profile

• Preferably Bachelor's degree or Diploma Safety, Health and Environmental studies, other degrees will be considered and analysed case by case.
• At least 5 years experiences in the Safety, Health & Environmental field.
• Well versed in all the theories, principles, and practices of facilities maintenance management.
• Excellent problem solving / judgment skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
• Possess a "GreenBook", "Yellowbook" or "Safety Officer 22 days Training".
• Ability to define problems, collects data, and analyses to draw actionable conclusions.
• Knowledge of office software (spread sheet and word processing)
• Analytical skills and data analysis with statistical methods.
• Innovative and work independently to drive technical projects.
• Strong communication and written skill in English.
• Self-motivated and team player
• Taste for work in the field
• Thorough and methodical
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good negotiating skills
• Sportsperson