Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The SHEQ manager is in charge of the safety, health environment, and quality assurance side of the business, He/She supervises and coordinates work systems to ensure that the products or services of the company meet the highest quality standards and that the working conditions of the company are favorable and safe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines the strategic direction and work priorities (in conjunction with line management) for the continuous improvement of the Factory and Sites SHEQ management programme and systems.
• Advises line management and assists with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and Company standards to include fire prevention, health and safety awareness training, site inspections of Company and contractors sites.
• Ensures the recertification ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007.
• To ensure the company’s SHEQ Policies are implemented consistently across the organization.
• Sets Quality compliance objectives and ensures that targets are achieved.
• To complete prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records maintained of same.
• Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• To investigate accidents and ensure all documentation is updated.
• To develop a monthly SHEQ Communication Strategy for all sites and levels of staff, to include written information, tool box talks and management briefs.
• To assist in retaining all current quality accreditations and work towards the attainment of new quality accreditations.
• Develops departmental budget and manages costs.
• Advises line management in Factories, Office and on Site of health, safety, quality and environmental matters and manages this process to ensure all advice is incorporated into day to day processes and operations.
• Provides support and expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases).
• Facilitates all forms of risk assessment e.g. general, manual handling, fire prevention and acts as a final authority where a specialist response is required in relation to risk assessments performed by others on site.
• Provide specialist support to install, improve and maintain quality systems at suppliers in co-operation with Supply Chain

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts occupational health and safety related surveys e.g. noise, lighting, exposure to chemical substances and makes associated recommendations.
• Assists with tender/submission documentation.
• Providing  consultancy  support  to  all  Departments  in  undertaking  quality  improvement projects.
• Communicates with employees and/or management to address employee suggestions or problems.
• Actively participate in the ongoing identification, assessment, treatment and prevention of risks.
• Recommend, where appropriate, approved types of protective clothing and equipment.
• Full responsibility for Company preparations for annual H&S audits and Quality Assurance
• Liaison with HR Department for initiating and coordinating training plan and updating information for personal, audit requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an appropriate work plan for the Quality Systems team in consultation with the Managing Director.
• Ensure a high level of work quality within the team and coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of quality improvement activities.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of team engaged in quality functions – including inspection, analysis and training.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Facilitating and driving accreditation processes across the company to ensure that all accreditation  and recertification requirements are delivered in accordance with the ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007 and other external accreditation requirements. This includes preparing documentation, providing advice and training to staff and coordinating accreditation activities and processes.
• Ensure that all suppliers used by the organization are selected, evaluated and re- evaluated and that records of this assessment are maintained.
• Ensure that all new staff are inducted into the requirements of SHEQ related to their own roles and responsibilities. Provide update training as necessary.
• Ensure that employees responsible for acting as Fire Wardens complete Fire Warden training every two (2) years and within one (1) month of commencing as Fire Warden.
• Maintain an Integrated Occupational SHEQ systems
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ related legislation
• Ensure that, at any given time, up to 90% of employees in the company have completed training on ISO Quality System, ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007.
• Report accurately and punctually on Occupational Health and Safety performance and incidents

Required Skills or Experience

​​MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Management/Occupational Health & Safety Management or related field.
• Auditor certification in ISO is mostly desired.
• General NEBOSH Certificate will be an added advantage.
• First Aid Basic Certificate.
• Prior experience working in the telecom sector is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5- years of progressive professional SHEQ Management Role with Line Management experience
• Experience working with a diverse workforce.
• Prior experience working in a similar position in the telecom sector is preferred.
• Experience of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standard.

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth understanding of ISO QMS and HSE functions.
• Management experience in the field of telecom and/or manufacturing
• Candidate must possess a strong sense of urgency, integrity & drive for success.
• Experience in learning, understanding and competently communicating in complex situations is required.
• Industrial process in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Competence in document preparation using MS Word, data collection and recording/ presentation using MS Excel and competence in using MS PowerPoint for presentations and posters.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to demonstrate Results Delivery. 
• Ability to critically evaluate and troubleshoot complex problems is essential.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Embracing and Driving Change.
• Strong hands on leadership and management skills.
• Ability to effectively participate on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to absorb, digest and relate detailed scientific, quality, and regulatory information.
• Well-organized and detailed oriented professional, with strong verbal and written communication skills.