SHE Officer (CR769)

Our client in Paarl a manufacturing concern within the Food Industry is looking for a SHE Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safety health hygiene waste of all working areas and all staff within the plant.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure that all relevant employees have an adequate knowledge of food safety.
• Organise Food safety meetings and trainings (induction safety annual GMP good manufacturing practices) and keep accurate records of all trainings and meetings held.
• Follow up with all related teams that trainings are understood and actions implemented monitor and feedback on areas that lack training.
• Develop Safety committee to ensure all actions are communicated towards the operations.
• Manage operational hygiene gaps and develop an action plan as a solution.
• Ensure daily routine checks are done.
• Ensure daily checks - Listeria and general swabs are done correctly and proper technical environmental monitoring takes place. Update cleaning work instructions. Update and maintain swabbing program.
• Develop a regular pest control programme to ensure prevention.
• Conduct regular meetings with third party hygiene consultant to discuss critical points.
• Collect food samples if staff are sick or on request.
• Spot check on receiving area dispatch drivers for food hygiene and vendor product quality to ensure the business criteria is met.
• Manage cleaning staff ensure correct adequate cleaning and training is done.
• Conduct a monthly inspection and audit as per health and safety as well as Food Safety standards (understanding FSSC 22000 standard advantageous)
• Manage daily on-site laundry audit and spot checks.
• Management of cleaning supplies and uniform in conjunction with/approval by Buyer and QAM.
• Responsible to overseeing filling and maintaining health and safety system.
• Have deep understanding of all chemicals used in the facility dilution factors application methods and conduct cleaning validation studies on all chemical chemicals.
• Conduct ATP swabs as a cleaning verification check prior to production.
• Reports to QAM and conduct ad hoc tasks from QAM and Factory Manager.
• Monitor and Manages access control contractors and visitors as well as their hygiene practices file and ensure visitor file is maintained and updated.
• Monitor staff return from sick
• Manage annual medicals
• Collaborate with camp management and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for improving hygiene standards and promoting a culture of cleanliness.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in camp hygiene and sanitation incorporating new ideas into hygiene protocols as appropriate.
• Monitor waste management practices to ensure proper disposal of garbage and waste materials minimizing the risk of contamination and pest infestation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary education is advantageous.
• Health and Safety Rep Certifications
• Certificate/diploma in Hygiene Bacteria and Foreign objects
• At least 3 years experience in compliance
• Strong knowledge of safety and hygiene standards
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills Excel Word PowerPoint for data capturing trending and analysing information for implementation of improvements

SALARY

Negotiable

WORKING HOURS

Monday Friday 08:00 17:00

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR769 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format to . Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.