Principal Accountabilities / Key Functions:

·       Conduct workplace inspections as agreed (daily, weekly, monthly) to identify hazards, exposures and general impacts.

·       Develop and implement approved intervention strategies to minimize or eliminate hazard exposures and general impacts.

·       Completion of Accident Report and Incident Investigation within 48 hours, in collaboration with relevant subject matter expert to determine most appropriate actions required to minimize or eliminate the risks.

·       Monitor contractors working within the area of your control to determine adherence to proper safety practices and procedures and take corrective action where necessary.

·       Observe the work activities and practices of all employees within the area of your control to determine compliance with safety guidelines and take immediate corrective action where appropriate.

·       Work with line managers/supervisors to perform and document Job Safety Analysis (JSA) as required.

·       Ensure that new employees receive the proper training for the job assigned to perform.

·       Encourage adherence to safety rules and guidelines using “showing” and “telling” techniques with employees who are not in compliance and escalate to Line Manager if noncompliance continues.

·       Recommend changes/updates to policies and procedures to minimize accidents/incidents.

·       Analyze accident/incidents to determine causes and to develop relevant prevention/intervention programmes.

·       Ensure proper housekeeping through a system that requires that there is a place for everything and that everything is kept in place.

·       Maintenance of department Safety Pyramid Boards and the posting of all department safety statistics on relevant noticeboards.

·       Assist with the preparation and carrying out (if necessary) of Shift Tool Box meetings.

·       Identify and report real and potential issues and non-conformances and suggest possible solutions.

·       Understand and adhere to the Company’s established good manufacturing practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Quality requirements.

·       Actively promote, support and comply with Kiss Baking Company Limited’s established Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and industry best practices;

·       Performs any other job-related duties as directed by the Manager.

Required Technical Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Minimum

·       Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field

Certification:

Minimum

·       OSHA or Nebosh Certificate

Experience:

Minimum

·       Two (2) years practical exposure to work involving Health & Safety in a corporate setting.

Required Skills:

·       Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

·       Must be a team player

·       Effective communication skills

·       Proficient in MS Office to an intermediate level

·       Effective time management skills

·       Must be solutions oriented

·       Must be able to work under pressure