Senior Occupational Safety Health and Environment Coordinator

Jamaica's leading manufacturer of food and beverages seeks to hire a Senior Occupational Safety Health and Environment Coordinator.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Group HSE Coordinator has responsibility to:

• Provide administrative and technical services for the health, safety and environment (HSE) department
• Provide relief administrative assistance for the Beverage Plant Manager or Director’s Office as required
• Assist with conducting HSE inspections, risk assessments, training and accident/incident investigations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct internal and external HSE trainings, Accident/Incident Investigations and Inspections as required
• Organize, file and track HSE inspections, reports (including statutory ones) and documents
• Conduct HSE training, inspections and risk assessment according to schedule
• Track and manage accident/incident books and assist with the administrative functions around this activity
• Track and manage the replenishment of First Aid supplies for the Group
• Manage the HSE Department’s training plan database, all the accompanying documents and administrative functions

• Perform relief administrative duties for the Beverage Plant Manager or the Director of Manufacturing as required

• Any other duties as may be assigned within the scope of the job

JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Tertiary Level Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a science related discipline
• At least 3-5 years’ experience working in an industrial environment
• Background in Business Administration or HRM would be an asset
• Experience working in an organization with a Health, Safety and Environment program would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills – both in written and verbal formats including the preparation of reports and presentations with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Capable of functioning well individually and on a diverse team
• People-oriented and results driven with great interpersonal skills
• Good planning, organization, analytical and time management skills

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• The job is based on a minimum forty-hour workweek; however, the nature of the company’s business will require flexible working hours during the week and possibly on weekends and public holidays.
• The working environment dictates that the incumbent must be able to multi-task and work within a fast-paced environment
• Standard office environment with occasional outdoor activity