Health, Safety & Risk Officer

Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Risk Officer to implement and maintain health, safety and risk systems, ensure legal compliance and promote a safe working environment within a manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining health and safety standards, driving compliance with legislation and company policies, coordinating training and inductions, conducting audits, and supporting continuous improvement across the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Implement and maintain Health, Safety and Risk policies, procedures and work instructions.
Ensure compliance with all legal and company Health, Safety and Risk requirements.
Maintain knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and communicate legislative changes to management and staff.
Conduct monthly Health and Safety meetings and maintain accurate records and minutes.
Submit Health and Safety meeting records to the relevant stakeholders and provide feedback.
Communicate Health, Safety and Risk responsibilities and requirements to all employees.
Coordinate the appointment of First Aiders, Fire Fighters and Health and Safety Representatives.
Coordinate Health, Safety and Risk training with HR and the Training Department.
Ensure employees are trained in relevant work instructions.
Ensure the safety of personnel, products and work processes.
Conduct monthly checks to ensure the plant remains free from mycotoxins and salmonella.
Coordinate contractor inductions together with Branch Management.
Conduct Health and Safety inductions for new employees.
Manage injuries on duty and ensure employees receive appropriate medical attention.
Monitor the correct use of PPE by all employees.
Report on housekeeping practices throughout the facility.
Conduct housekeeping audits and maintain housekeeping standards.
Work with Production and Maintenance to identify, implement and monitor plant safety, utilities and efficiencies.
Maintain Quality, Safety, Risk, Environmental, Production and Logistical systems.
Update and maintain the quality data system.
Manage observations and NCR reports on a weekly basis.
Implement corrective and preventative actions where required.

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12 Certificate).
Relevant Health and Safety qualification.
Valid Code 08/EB driver’s licence.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
Familiarity with the feed milling industry regarding quality standards and systems.
Health, Safety and Risk knowledge within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.

Experience Required

3-5 years