EOSH Country Lead - Food Industry

About the role

The EOSH Country Lead manages the integrated Safety, Health, Environment and Quality systems for an entire food operation. The role covers SHE management, compliance, continuous improvement, customer service and cost management, with key performance indicators such as zero fatalities and zero injuries.

Key responsibilities

• Manage integrated SHE systems and maintain a documented management system covering Quality, Food Safety, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Support Supply Chain Way Systems and take part in Safety, Quality and 5S improvement projects.
• Ensure improvement processes for water and energy use, waste and recycling, and monitor and report SHE goals aligned with business strategy.
• Ensure corrective action plans are in place to improve KPIs, and follow validation protocols for new processes and equipment.
• Initiate and facilitate continuous improvement for SHE and sustainability, and solve technical quality problems.
• Implement continuous improvement programs for Quality Process Capability.
• Communicate customer needs and expectations, manage cost plans so quotations are available in time, and plan laboratory CAPEX in the annual budget.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in Science (BSc).
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a relevant SHEQ role in the food industry.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Required skills

• Agility in thinking and decision-making, adapting to rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to identify priorities, simplify complex problems and make timely, accurate decisions.
• Strong commercial acumen and risk awareness, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.