Health & Safety Coordinator
SGS · Management
Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Operate to the highest standard of ethics as indicated in SGS integrity programs.
Facilitate the strategic intent of the company on quality, safety, and environmental related issues.
Local day-to-day implementation of the Health & Safety Management System.
Ensuring that all efforts are made to achieve or better the annual H&S KPIs.
Monitoring of the H&SMS and local QHSE systems to determine where improvements can be made, and necessary corrective and preventive actions carried out.
Ensuring that records associated with Health & Safety, Environmental, Security and Sustainability arrangements, as specified in the H&SMS and other corporate policies and procedures, are maintained.
Provide value addition to stakeholders and enhance the image of SGS.
Play interactive role with country quality, safety, and environmental role players in conjunction with the H&S Manager.
Create framework for an integrated management system (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 17020, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 etc.)
Create quality, safety, and environmental awareness at all staff levels.
Provide training on quality, safety, and environmental related matters.
Implement measurement systems to monitor statistical control.
Perform internal audits and assessments.
Follow-up all corrective, remedial actions, and complaints
Support and implement a hazard, near-miss and incident reporting and a corrective/preventative action system.
Coordinate the formalization of a safety and environmental inspection program and ensure legal compliance.
Manage Occupational Hygiene Surveys and coordinate risk assessment processes at all sites.
Manage any government related safety and environmental requirements.
Assist with incident investigations.
Compile monthly Global Safety Report
Travel onsite to support SGS staff and managers on the ground within the business lines throughout the assigned area of responsibility.
Any other duties assigned to you from time to time by Management.
Qualifications
University Degree from a recognized University
NEBOSH International General Certificate
Prior work experience in a testing or production environment an added advantage
3 Years in quality and safety management system experience
People Management experience an added advantage
Environmental experience will be an advantage.
Knowledge of management systems and ability to work with multiple data.
Experience in planning and scheduling inspections.
Additional Information
The incumbent shall be responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and monitoring the implementation of quality, health and safety environmental management systems in Kenya. Coordinate all Health & Safety trainings in liaison with Departmental Health & Safety representatives.