Description:
We are seeking a seasoned and proactive Health & Safety Manager to spearhead the safety, environmental, risk, and quality (SHERQ) functions for a leading entity in bulk commodity supply chain solutions. This pivotal role reports directly to our SHEQ Executive Head and is critical in ensuring stringent adherence to regulatory standards, fostering sustainable practices, and driving continuous improvement across all facets of our extensive operations, including warehousing, transportation, and port logistics.If you thrive on mitigating risks, optimizing processes, and nurturing a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace, this opportunity is for you!
What youll be doing:
Safety & Wellness Oversight: Craft, execute, and uphold comprehensive safety and health frameworks in alignment with the OHS Act and other pertinent statutes. Perform routine hazard evaluations, compliance checks, and site walkthroughs across various operational sites, particularly those involving bulk handling and logistics. Direct inquiries into operational incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and the implementation of effective preventive measures. Conduct essential safety and wellness training programs for staff and contractors, emphasizing practices in high-risk areas like loading and transport of large-scale commodities. Oversee and ensure adherence to personal protective equipment standards and safe work methodologies. Environmental Stewardship: Uphold environmental standards and sustainability objectives, especially in bulk material handling and distribution. Track resource consumption, waste streams, and emissions, actively working to minimize environmental impact, including managing dust and preventing spills. Carry out environmental impact studies for our port operations, transport routes, and storage facilities, developing robust mitigation strategies. Maintain meticulous records and submit all necessary environmental reports to regulatory bodies. Risk Mitigation: Pinpoint, evaluate, and reduce operational hazards across warehousing, transport, and port activities. Steward the organizational risk registry, ensuring that controls are effectively implemented for bulk commodity logistics. Formulate and deploy robust continuity and emergency protocols for potential disruptions, including transport failures and equipment malfunctions. Quality Assurance: Supervise the establishment and upkeep of quality assurance frameworks, adhering to ISO 9001 standards, to ensure precise and efficient handling of large-volume goods. Execute internal compliance reviews to assess system adherence and identify areas for enhancement within logistics and supply chain processes. Track and assess quality benchmarks such as tonnage accuracy and loading efficiency, implementing corrective actions as needed. Regu
22 Jul 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za