Safety Coordinator

Purpose and Mission

• Responsible for ensuring safety, health, and environmental compliance as well as information security risk management at plant/site level.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• SHE Program Management:
  - Implement SHE policies and procedures.
  - Ensure compliance with  legislation and regulations.
  - Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
  - Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  - Investigate incidents and near-misses, and implement corrective actions.
  - Maintain records of incidents, inspections, and training.

• Training and Development:
  - Deliver SHE training programs for employees and contractors.
  - Ensure all personnel are aware of SHE policies and procedures.
  - Promote a culture of continuous improvement in SHE practices.

• Emergency Response:
  - Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
  - Coordinate emergency drills and training exercises.
  - Act as the primary contact for emergency situations.

• Reporting and Documentation:
  - Prepare and submit SHE reports to regulatory agencies and company management.
  - Maintain accurate and up-to-date SHE records.
  - Track and report on SHE performance metrics.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote SHE initiatives.
  - Represent the company in SHE-related meetings and forums.
  - Communicate SHE performance and initiatives to employees and management

Skills

• Proficiency in safety protocols and risk management.
• Ability to guide teams toward safety goals.
• Strong verbal and written skills for safety reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, ISO standards, and best practices.

Previous Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in SHE management roles preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with environmental permits, licenses, and monitoring requirements.
• Experience in incident reporting, data analysis, and contractor safety oversight.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering)
• Professional  certification required  (e.g. CSE, OSHA, NEBOSH, CSP, Preventieadviseur level 1 of 2, ASSP, or other local equivalent)
• ISO14001 & 45001 Internal Auditor Certificate