Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Supervisor

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading food company in Africa providing high-quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world-class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta, and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best-known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries, and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Supervisor

Location: Apapa, Lagos

Job Purpose ​

• To support FOPS’ commitment to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance by implementing HSE objectives and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, with the aim of preventing injuries and maintaining a safe working environment. 

The Job  

• Conduct regular site and safety audits, including inspections of material-handling equipment, while maintaining accurate records of findings and preparing reports with recommendations to ensure policies and procedures are properly implemented. 
• Inspect the facility to identify potential accident risks, fire outbreaks, and safety hazards, and report them promptly. 
• Monitor factory operations to ensure the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), communicate corrective actions where deviations exist, and provide adequate PPE along with proper storage facilities for workers. 
• Ensure safe work practices in compliance with legislation by implementing a strict work permit system for all non-routine and hazardous tasks, issuing work permits as required, and preparing weekly HSE reports, including contractors’ forecasts and work permit records. 
• Carry out safety inductions for staff, guide employees on maintaining a safe work environment and ethical safety practices, conduct regular toolbox talks and safety pep talks, and ensure follow-up on safety engagement index parameters.

Qualification

• OND in a Science related discipline. 
• Certification in General Health, Safety and Environment (HSE Level 2 and 3) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years' cognate experience in manufacturing or FMCG industry. 
• Basic training in safety procedures, such as fire safety.

The Person Must: 

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Have strong reporting skills 
• Possess a good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation management systems. 
• Have practical knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and hygiene control programs. 
• Be able to work under minimal supervision.