Sub Regional Health & Safety Manager Francophone Africa

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and implement Global and Regional H&S programs, projects and tasks in the sub  region
• Report, manage, investigate SIF & HIPO  incidents
• Set  Sub Regional Top Page with head of the Region and Guide Countries' Top Pages
• Manage and develop Country H&S network, including local business-specific H&Ss ("Safety Champions")
• Participate in HSE Capex Reviews and notify business of capital needs
• Manage Due Diligence process for mergers and acquisitions
• Ensure the regional coordination of Country BC  programs including KPI’S

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

• Identify, plan, recommend and complete H&S programs following the Global H&S strategy and applicable business strategies
• Align work with Global H&S, Regional and Country H&S and Head of the Sub Region
• Create and develop a regional H&S organization to implement the Global and Regional H&S strategy throughout the  sub region
• Set Sub Regional H&S targets and measures.
• Develop competency of H&S personnel through best practice sharing and implementation of applicable best practices from internal and external sources
• Implement and assess the operational status of global and regional policies and standards to assure compliance
• Ensure audits are conducted to assess implementation of H&S Programs and regulatory compliance regarding Health, Safety and Environmental areas.
• Provide H&S support to sites and functions (e.g. Purchasing, HR) during projects during site expansions, new construction, new equipment purchases, new processes etc.
• Ensure reporting of H&S  relevant items, KPI’s, including incidents, near misses, hazards and current issues within the sub region
• Participate in SGS wide H&S activities including Safe Start, Safety Month, Quarterly Campaigns, Best Practice Sharing, BBS and strategic planning
• Additional tasks can be assigned to the job holder to support the overall H&S strategy
• Assist and ensure compliance to local legislations and requirements.
• Management reviews.
• Keep up to date with global SGS systems, accreditation/certification bodies and codes of best practice’s requirements.
• Ensure legal compliance at sites.
•  Communicate to the organization the regulatory and group H&S expectations
• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the HSMS, programs and processes.
•  Ensure ‘fit-for-purpose’ H&S plans and programs are developed and implemented at sub regional and location levels within their region.
•  Liaise with Managing Directors to ensure that the H&S programs and initiatives meet the needs of their operations and clients.
•  Develop action plans which set priorities so that H&S programs and targets can be effectively implemented and achieved.
•  Prioritize issues and projects to achieve sustainable compliance with all applicable mandatory regulations and group requirements.
•  Ensure management involvement and awareness in H&S issues (through, fields visits, communication, and coaching).
•  Provide onsite technical support to SGS employees and managers
• Manage & Support Due Diligence/Integration processes for mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure Business continuity deployment in all sites and countries
• Implement a sub regional management crisis team to minimize loss of reputation ,trust and revenue

• • Master’s Degree in  preferred.
  • Professional HSE Certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Health, Safety and/or Environmental management.
  • Ability to understand and explain technical (HSE specific) topics towards different hierarchy levels
  • Ability to develop strategic (long term) HSE rollout plan for different countries following a global/regional strategy
  • Ability to manage a remote team
  • Ability to assess the regional HSE performance by developing and/or using existing tools; prioritizing risks and influencing factors
  • Ability to evaluate the accuracy of root cause analysis and the effectiveness of proposed solutions
  • Profound knowledge of English and ability to speak and write effectively;
  • Fluent in French and English

If you are interested, please send us your CV.

Note: The position is based in Abidjan or Casablanca.