Project Safety Health & Environmental Officer
Nestle Nigeria Plc is a publicly listed food and beverage specialty company headquartered in Lagos. It’s mostly owned by a holding company based in Switzerland and have ties to the company Tolaram Group. The company was founded in 1961 and conducted trading under the name of Nestle Products Nigeria Limited.
Position Summary
We are Nestlé Nigeria Plc. and are proud to be the largest operating market of Nestlé Central West Africa Region. Our passionate, collaborative, and entrepreneurial-minded team work together to achieve our objectives while fostering an atmosphere that promotes individual growth, wellness and inclusiveness.
Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking to hire a Project Safety, Health & Environmental Officer whose responsibilities include to Inspire and empower excellence in safety, health, and environmental sustainability across the site/unit.
The SHE Officer will develop the Site/Unit SH&E OMP and drive its implementation through application of the Nestlé S&H Management System (NSMS) Provide leadership across all parts of the site/unit to enable contractors and staff to realize their SH&E goals and create pride in their achievements.
A day in the life of the Project SHE Officer:
- Inspire Change: Create a compelling understanding of the Nestlé SH&E values and inspire stakeholders to excel in compliance & continuously improve, leveraging NCE Foundations and Advanced Practices (eg TPM, Lean Value Stream). Promote a behavioral approach to SH&E, based on Nestlé Leadership Framework.
- Create Strategy: Identify SH&E priorities, current & future challenges, and opportunities for change at site/unit level. Develop a holistic strategy and implementation plan, aligned with Market priorities & objectives, and with the overall site/unit OMP. Guide implementation and communication of the strategy.
- Develop SH&E Networks: Develop & coordinate SH&E networks of professionals, champions, and SMEs for the site/unit. Develop their functional and leadership competencies and ensure robust succession plans for key S&H positions.
- Develop Capability of Managers: Ensure training and coaching is provided to managers and team leaders to help them take ownership, and lead & manage S&H within their area of responsibility. Provide personal coaching and support to Site/Unit Management Team.
- Provide Guidance: Ensure managers receive trusted guidance & support on relevant S&H matters. Identify expertise and good practices from inside and outside Nestlé and communicate them internally (both within the site/unit and beyond).
- Provide Support: Co-ordinate internal & external resources to ensure delivery of high quality and efficient S&H support, eg exposure monitoring, health promotion, health surveillance, life cycle assessment, training. Leverage SHE-PM and other tools to monitor & analyse performance and improve decision making.
- Audit & Review: Ensure compliance is regularly audited and performance assessed, and the results used to drive further improvement. Promote effective communication of successes and learnings, and recognition for strong performers and contributors.
What Will Make You Successful?
- NEBOSH Certified (Preferably)
- Project management experience
- B.Sc./HND in relevant fields and relevant professional certifications.
- Minimum five (5) years’ hands on experience in Safety, Health & Environment in a structured organization
- Experience in FMCG will be an added advantage.
- Experience in working in an operational environment.
- Experience in taking ownership of Safety & Health and drive change through personal leadership.
- Knowledge of analyzing complex problems to identify multiple root causes.
- Ability to Influence behavioral change in a team/department.
- Ability to work in and can lead cross-functional teams.
- Ability to translate policies & standards into practical action plans.
- Coach individuals and teams in different environments.
- Good communication & Organizational skills
- Proactiveness
We Offer:
- Interesting and challenging work in an international company – a branch of worldwide and well recognized FMCG concern
- Possibility to work in a dynamic team of professionals and leaders
- Possibility to work with challenging projects and responsible tasks
- Atmosphere full of respect, professionalism and excitement
- Possibility of development & career advancement
How do I apply?
If you find the challenge exciting and match up, we have a great culture that will make you feel welcomed and valued from day one.
Apply by clicking on the “Apply now” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV. The closing date for applications is 26th of April, 2024. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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“Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.