HSE Officer

The HSE Officer will support the implementation and continuous improvement of MATNA Foods Health Safety and Environmental management systems across manufacturing warehouse logistics and other operational areas. The role will ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation company policies food safety requirements and industry best practices while promoting a strong safety culture and reducing workplace risks incidents and environmental impacts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor HSE policies procedures standards and safe work practices across operational locations.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections risk assessments Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and safety audits.
• Identify hazards and recommend practical corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) permit-to-work lockout/tagout housekeeping and other safety requirements.
• Investigate workplace incidents near misses unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and support root-cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate HSE records incident reports inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Conduct HSE inductions toolbox talks safety training emergency drills and awareness programmes for employees and contractors.
• Support environmental management initiatives covering waste management pollution prevention chemical handling energy conservation and responsible resource utilisation.
• Promote safe chemical handling storage labelling and disposal practices in line with approved procedures.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering Quality Assurance Warehouse Logistics and HR teams to address HSE risks.
• Support compliance with food safety hygiene quality and regulatory requirements applicable to food manufacturing operations.
• Participate in internal and external HSE audits and support implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide regular HSE performance reports highlighting key risks incidents trends and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or HND in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Management Engineering Industrial Safety Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 24 years relevant HSE experience preferably within FMCG food manufacturing agro-processing manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH IOSH NISP or equivalent is an advantage.
• Practical experience in risk assessment incident investigation workplace inspections emergency preparedness and HSE training.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian HSE legislation regulatory requirements and relevant international safety standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 ISO 14001 HACCP GMP and food safety principles is an advantage.
• Strong report-writing documentation communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard HSE reporting tools.

Additional Information :

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5-day workweek.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee Spouse 4 children).   
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling   

Office base: Ondo State

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time