SHEQ Manager

Omnia Holdings

Job Description,

To implement and monitor compliance to Protea Chemicals and Omnia’s SHEQ Management Systems, programs, entailing process monitoring, auditing and legal compliance aspects, training, and reporting in order to embed a SHEQ culture within Protea Chemicals. The area of responsibility will include manufacturing, distribution, third-party logistics, and include elements of Process Safety Management.

Overview,

, Qualifications,

Tertiary qualification in engineering, chemistry, safety or equivalent
Process Safety Certificate - Advantageous

Experience,

5 years demonstrated experience in SHERQ management in a production environment
5 years demonstrated experience in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
5 years’ demonstrated experience in people management
2 years demonstrated experience in SHERQ management systems - Advantagoeus

Duties,

Achieved and improved operations SHEQ objectives

To assist in the development and implementation of a strategy to shape the SHEQ function within the various sites, and work closely with the site management team to deliver the SHEQ strategy and drive a SHEQ and continuous improvement culture
To implement and monitor the various SHE management programs in line with Protea Chemicals strategy and safety objectives (RCR and FER)
To assist in maintaining Protea Chemicals ISO accreditation and compliance with OHS Act

Prevented/mitigated SHEQ risks and incidents

To assist in disseminating and communicating SHE initiatives, SHE information, and performance to business
To identify training needs, and ensure compliance with SHEQ related legislation, policies and procedures
To identify, develop and implement occupational wellness programs in accordance with the needs and risks identified
To identify and effectively manage risks to ensure zero harm

Implemented SHEQ frameworks to ensure continuous compliance

To verify data received, to conduct analysis and identify trends in order to compile the SHE reports as per the legal and company requirements
To recommend and implement initiatives in alignment with Protea Chemicals strategic objectives to drive safety performance metrics, continuous improvement, and a SHERQ culture
To effectively manage the required SHE budget in accordance to the SHE parameters established for the respective area(s)

Enabled SHEQ Officers

To continuously develop skillsets of SHEQ Officers and the rest of the employees through mentoring and technical training and demonstrate the SHEQ’s team’s ability to make significant contribution to the business

Operations enhanced SHERQ internal and external stakeholder relations

To build effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the role

QA/QC Management

To lead the QA/QC programmes at Protea Chemicals
Securing reliable and quality products and suppliers through specialised technical quality control and quality assurance systems, processes and reliable analysis
Managing supplier databases and ensuring compliance with NSF and other accreditation
QA/QC risk identification and mitigation

Process Safety

To partly lead the process safety management implementation at Protea Chemicals
To provide the necessary auditing to the various sites

Governance

To participate/lead internal audits, supplier and client audits
To ensure contractor management is effective, and participate in safety file audits
To participate in and where required lead risk assessments and HAZOPs
To participate and where required lead incident investigations
To participate in and lead SQAS related audits

Job Competencies,

Job Related Skills

Ability to present information in a consistent, organized and accurate way
Proven ability to work effectively cross-functionally
Ability to communicate in both a verbal and written manner and work effectively across all levels
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)