Main Purpose of the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a diligent, proactive Health and Safety professional to join our team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the adherence to HSE policies and procedures on site. Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for someone who is highly engaged and can communicate effectively with people at every level of the organisation. Previous experience in a food production environment is essential.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B-Tech / National Diploma Environmental Health
• National Diploma Food Technology or Food Science with supplementary HACCP and ISO 22 000 implementation experience.
• Minimum of 5 years Industry experience – in food production /food manufacturing/auditing of food safety management system.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Manage at a contract level, the company’s Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety Management systems.
• Work closely with the onsite management teams, leading from the front and addressing unsafe behaviours and practices.
• Oversea and verify the housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation in the facility.
• Verify the implementation of all Pre-Requisite Programmes and work closely with the facilities teams to address maintenance issues.
• Implement and monitor the Personnel Hygiene Programme and ensure alignment with site and client requirements.
• Ensure that all procedures are documented, and the staff are fully trained and competent.
• Monitor and verify all CCP’s.
• Training of staff members on all aspects of the Food Safety Management System and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Be a confident and strong communicator, with the ability to engage and mobilise team members in the implementation and management of the Food Safety Management System.
• Be a systems thinker with the ability to assess a situation, interpret the facts and formulate a plan of action to address non-conformances and deviation to process.
• Be able to work with a variety of different people and across all levels of the organisation.
• Be agile, flexible, resilient and be able to handle a demanding workload.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the overall Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety objectives of the organization.
• Handle challenging situations and customers (internal and external).
• Conduct internal system and process audits, classifying and detailing non-conformances and implementing and verifying the necessary corrective action (where appropriate).
• Maintain all record keeping, documentation and reports.
• Provide regular feedback to on-site and regional management and the client.
• Verify the quality, safety, and compliance of all incoming ingredients to specification.
• Investigate and ensure the close out of all incidents following a robust investigative process and by conducting a Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Ensure the contract is legally complaint
• Liaise with the local Environmental Health Practioners (EHP), Department of Health officials, fire department etc.
• Adhere to the company Business Code of Ethics and rules of confidentiality.
• Be professional in all communication channels and keep your colleagues and units informed of any developments or changes relevant to their daily duties.