Safety Officer Plastics Manufacturing

Job Description

Role Overview

Responsible for coordinating managing and advising on all Health Safety Environmental (HSE) and Facility Security matters. Ensures compliance with legislation implementation of systems and maintenance of a safe legally compliant manufacturing environment.

Non-Negotiable Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Occupational Health & Safety certification (non-negotiable) - NEBOSH or SAMTRAC
• Minimum 3 years HSE experience in a manufacturing environment (Plastics preferred)
• ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor (Minimum of 20 logged hours)
• Certified Risk Assessor and/or Level 3 Incident Investigator
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel) non-negotiable (Formulas Pivot tables Stats V-Lookup) - this will be tested.

Other Requirements

• Bachelors degree or Diploma in Safety Risk Management Engineering Quality or alike is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of HSE systems and legislation (OHS Act NEMA COIDA ISO 45001)
• Experience with audits risk assessments and incident investigations
• Experience with Quality Management Systems
• Valid drivers license

Key Competencies

• Strong administrative and compliance management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal & written)
• Strong problem-solving and organisational ability
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Ensure a safe workplace and compliance with all HSE legislation (OHS Act COIDA ISO 45001:2018 etc.)
• Develop implement and maintain H&S policies procedures and safe systems of work
• Conduct audits inspections risk assessments and incident investigations
• Maintain HSE training programmes and accurate records
• Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings and track action items
• Manage contractor safety including contractor files and site compliance
• Ensure accident reporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Conduct fire drills safety inspections and emergency preparedness
• Provide regular HSE reports to management

Environmental Management

• Develop and maintain environmental policies and compliance systems (NEMA etc.)
• Conduct environmental audits inspections and risk assessments
• Manage environmental training and records
• Oversee scrap handling recycling processes and disposal procedures
• Liaise with environmental consultants

Facility Security

• Develop and maintain facility security procedures and controls
• Conduct security audits inspections and access control management
• Manage alarms key control systems and perimeter security
• Coordinate contractor access and after-hours work
• Oversee facility lock-up procedures and parking allocation

Additional

• Strong alignment to a proactive solution-driven accountable culture
• Ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of HSE performance
• Willingness to align with ISO 9001:2015 systems procedures and work instructions