Job Description: EHS Compliance Officer

Position Overview: Reporting to the Group HR & EHS Manager, the EHS Compliance Officer will oversee the effective coordination and implementation of Compliance, Training, and the Safety Management System across all site locations.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Quality and Compliance

• Foster a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Update and implement safe work practices (SOPs), especially for Warehouse processes.
• Collaborate with various functions to monitor and ensure adherence to Company and Statutory Health & Safety procedures.
• Regularly review procedures, practices, and documents to meet regulatory requirements.

2. Health & Safety

• Provide advice and recommendations on safety topics, training, and equipment.
• Actively promote a culture of accountability and collaboration as the H&S Officer.
• Serve as the primary contact for contractors and third parties, managing all safety documentation and method statements.
• Conduct inspections of premises and equipment in collaboration with each function.
• Proactively perform inspections, checks, and audits, documenting and addressing any issues or non-compliance.
• Prevent accidents by maintaining incident reporting, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.

3. Training

• Develop a training plan for new hires.
• Standardize training for all staff in line with SOPs.
• Organize H&S training for employees as needed.
• Contribute to and deliver safety inductions.
• Coach managers at all levels on their H&S responsibilities.

Accountability:

• Ensure all work processes are documented in line with quality standards and safety risk assessments.
• Engage with the organization to achieve full compliance, maintaining zero tolerance for non-conformity.

Qualifications / Experience:

Essential:

• 3+ years of experience in Health and Safety or Compliance roles.
• Diploma in Health and Safety.
• Experience managing H&S in a Warehouse environment.
• Skilled in report writing and developing Health and Safety documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance requirements and standards relevant to a Warehouse environment.
• Proven ability to promote compliance with safe working procedures.
• Ability to work independently and innovate.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Competence in managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Train the Trainer qualification.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality standards.

Person Profile:

• Highly organized, energetic, and enthusiastic, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate and manage problems, prioritize, and escalate when necessary.
• Solution-focused with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and foster cooperation across all functions and levels within the organization.

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