Safety Officer

Key Performance Areas

Business Protection

- Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory, ISO, and legal requirements across all sites.
- Ensure the implementation of HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) policies, procedures, standards, and systems on each shift.
- Support the achievement of annual targets set by the Compliance Section KPIs.
- Implement audits, checks, and inspections to ensure compliance with OHS Act deliverables on a regular basis (weekly/monthly).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSH Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy) in the workplace.
- Maintain legal and regulatory compliance by sending samples, reports, and inspections to relevant authorities (e.g., water samples, meter readings).

Health & Safety Management

- Provide SHEE (Safety, Health, Environment, and Environment) consulting services and advice to the manufacturing plant.
- Participate in investigations and reporting of incidents in the workplace, and devise and implement preventative strategies.
- Conduct regular HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments), environmental assessments, and update SWPs and SOPs.
- Assist with annual SHEE inductions for all employees and provide incidental training throughout the year.
- Develop and participate in new safety programs to continuously improve SHEE standards.
- Lead by example in maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and create safety bulletins, toolbox talks, etc., to raise awareness.
- Implement and maintain health and safety standards to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
- Perform regular inspections of equipment (e.g., ladders, racks, forklifts, PPE, machinery) and address safety concerns.
- Manage contractor Health and Safety file readiness and drive compliance.
- Issue work permits to staff and contractors as necessary.

Environmental Management

- Ensure implementation of the Environmental Management System in compliance with legislation and ISO standards.
- Conduct monthly environmental assessments and work with relevant managers to address any findings and implement improvements.
- Develop and maintain an audit matrix with scheduled internal audits, report on findings, and monitor improvements.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and injuries, and attend relevant training as required.

Energy Management

- Support the energy efficiency plan by driving initiatives to reduce energy consumption.
- Promote energy-saving awareness by implementing schedules for turning off unused equipment, investing in energy-efficient solutions, and fixing air leaks.
- Install energy-saving equipment such as light sensors and lamps.

Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with current legislation, standards, and legal requirements by validating risk assessments during HSE inspections.
- Review and ensure risk assessments are completed for all contractor jobs prior to commencement of work.
- Conduct job hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA), and improve processes to mitigate hazards.
- Identify risks in tasks, score hazards, and implement necessary controls to reduce significant risks.

People Management

- Support people management initiatives to ensure timely access to information, document storage, and meeting SHEEQ deadlines.
- Coordinate activities to ensure compliance with ISO standards and SharePoint management for documentation.
- Track the performance of all SHEEQ-related targets and deadlines.
- Manage the consolidated HSE Plant training plan, ensuring proper execution and documentation.
- Attend daily production QSB meetings to provide SHEE-related information and participate in strategic team meetings.
- Assist with daily administration functions and ensure continuous improvement in SHE culture.
- Perform any other duties as required by the SHEEQ Manager or Duty Manager.

Job Specifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- National Diploma in Safety Management (preferred) or equivalent
- SAMTRAC or similar safety qualification
- Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO standards, Environmental, Noise & Energy regulations
Advantageous:
- Tertiary studies in SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental) Management or equivalent
- Additional training or work experience in OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, and Energy Management

EXPERIENCE
Minimum:
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing or related field.
Advantageous:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing facility, especially in an environment similar to the client's operations.