Regional Health - Johannesburg, South Africa - McCain Foods Limited

Description

Position Title:
Regional Health & Safety Manager


Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time


Position Location:
Rosebank


Requisition ID: 27969


We are always Safety First. For Us, For Family.

So much so, we even created our own internal brand ensuring all our staff go home safely to their families and friends.

Our Regional Health and Safety (H&S) Manager plays a part in making sure this happens.

As the Regional Health & Safety Manager, you will lead the strategic direction of the Regional H&S and Security function for McCain Foods SA to ensure the smooth running, monitoring and awareness of all Site Safety practices in line with legislation and company policies and procedures; working as an influential part of the Leadership team to ensure effective communication, continuous improvement and world class Health and Safety standards are achieved.

Reporting directly into our Integrated Supply Chain Director, you will work with a team of Risk Managers, Security Managers and Safety Officers to create a culture where safety always comes first.

You will also

• Set a Regional Health & Safety policy and direction which is aligned to the Global strategy and vision and lead the implementation of the Global and Regional Health, Safety & Security policies and practices.
• Ensure that operations, activities, and processes comply with the Regional Health, Safety & Security Management System, policies and plans, as well as with global fryer fire management group.
• Promote a culture of change which supports the ongoing development of people, processes and added value opportunities.
• Partner with the Emergency Response and Security Leadership at all McCain sites to support emergency services and security initiatives at all sites.
• Manage Contract and Onsite operational H&S third party service providers.
• Maintain the sites Health & Safety Management System to ensure no thirdparty nonconformances issued.
• Develop and manage the Regions Health & Safety budgets, cost management and spending prioritization.
• Lead Regional Health & Safety improvements and ensure compliance is within statutory requirements and maintain all relevant licencing.
• Manage the implementation of projects (eg. Management of Change; Health & Safety, Contractor compliance, Fire management, Facilities Management)
• Drive Regional Health & Safety Risk management processes including hazard identification, risk assessment and implementation of risk control measures utilising the Health & Safety hierarchy of risk control.
• Conduct internal Plants audits of the ISO 45001, Key Elements of Safety and Culture system under the prescribed Regional scheduled intervals and advise on audit actions and ensure that it's closed out within agreed timeline.
• Collaborate closely with the Global H&S Director and Regional Leaders to ensure plans are well communicated and supported.

What we're looking for.

We're looking for someone that is currently a Senior HSE Manager within a manufacturing, production, and agriculture experience, ideally within a large FMCG business.

We also want someone who prides themselves on the standard and quality of their work, and who has a high attention to detail as well as being able to inspire and influence others to lead by example.

You will also need to have.

• Bachelor's degree in safety or risk management
• Certification in Health & Safety law, COIDA, Construction Regulations, HIRA, Incident management, Integrated SHEQ Lead Auditors course, Nebosh International Laws
• Knowledge of OHSACT & Regulations; COIDA; SANS; Health Act; POPI Act; Private Security Industry Act(PSIRA); Labour Law; SAHPRA
• Continuous 5 years relevant experience in a production and agriculture environment
• Implementation of Safety Management Standard ISO 45001: 201
• Knowledge of SAP, FMEA, TRIR, Strategic management, Train the trainer, Time management
• Working knowledge of all H&S work processes, in addition to regional site operations and processes.
• Working knowledge of all regulatory, permit and company requirements for the region, including audit requirements.
• Knowledgeable of and accountable for compliance with McCain's H&S standards and Government Regulatory requirements

Where will you work.

You will be based at the
McCain Foods SA head Office at Rosebank, however this is a mobile role with frequent travel between the McCain SA sites, these being McCain Delmas, Lichtenburg, Marble Hall, Springs and other Agriculture sites.

LI-SAF- McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.

As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work.

We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger._

• McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitm