Position: HSE Supervisor

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports to: HSE Superintendent

Location: Wote- Makueni

Our client in manufacturing industry, is seeking to recruit a HSE Supervisor. Successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the HSE Officer/SPT to develop, review, implement and monitor company environmental and EHS management system

Main accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local and state regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Provide HSE training, awareness and induction on site to staff, contractors and other relevant parties.
• Performs safety audits and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Have first line responsibility for incident investigations, including but not limited to investigating, making initial recommendations and putting measures in place to prevent reoccurrence
• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Keep HSE statistical records, such as incidents, accidents, near-misses and working hours on site.
• ensuring the well-being of workforce and compliance of HSE within the plant.
• Keep HSE registers up to date, including renewals of permits, licenses, etc.
• Assist Plant Manager to implement accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
• Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced including medical checkups for the staff.
• Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.
• Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, use of PPEs and occupational diseases.
• Act as Emergency coordinator on site.
• Monitor environmental footprint on site.
• Compile monthly site HSE reports.
• Implement emergency and crisis management plans on site.
• Act as Emergency coordinator on site.
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

- Degree in environmental studies or relevant.

-Fluent knowledge of English

-3- 5 years of experience as HSE Officer preferably vegetable oil extraction plant or a busy manufacturing plant.

-Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with HSE management systems in an industrial setting

-Knowledge of ISO safety, quality and environmental standards (preferred)

- Management skills basic courses (preferred)
- Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred)

-Auditing and Root Cause investigation technique

-project management

-Quality control and assurance.

-Certified risk assessor, would be an advantage

-OHS certification or equivalent

Required capabilities

• Problem Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of Enterprise; Communication; Listening and reception; Relations management;

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