EHS Operations Manager
British American Tobacco
- Ibadan, Oyo State
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To champion EHS activities and standards, and to support the business in achieving high safety standards
- Ensure compliance with the relevant Environmental Health and Safety Legislation across the Factory
- Ensure that the leadership teams and line managers within BAT Nigeria Factory understand their EHS responsibilities and performance of their respective jurisdiction
- Ensure that appropriate training materials are available for all employees, contractors and visitors to have a complete understanding of the procedures they must follow to safeguard the EH&S of employees, contractors and visitors during their working activities and presence on company premises
- Develop and manage EHS budget and analyse deviations to ensure expenditure is in line with the business plan
- Carry out organizational reviews and workplace inspections/periodic internal self-assessment, including monthly and quarterly submission of EHS reports for the Area to the Global BAT EHS reporting tools
- As a member of the Operations Leadership Team, contribute to the overall direction of the Company i.e. playing full part in the development of local strategy & direction setting and communicating that direction clearly
- Give direction and advice to the Leadership team and the respective end market line managers with regards to EHS implementation and plans
- Regular meetings with different departments to discuss results and improvements in ways of working.
- Participate in coordinating firefighting and first aid team in the event of an emergency
- Participate in coordinating the various statutory/corporate medical check-ups for staff and contractors onsite.
- Participate in preparation of risk assessments for the various sections within the area.
- To ensure compliance to BAT Guidelines as well as conformance with local legislation regarding buildings and fire safety - for the factory site, as well as the department
- Ensuring 0% accidents across the area, meeting environmental KPI such as water and electricity usage, recycling and carbon emissions from the production
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in EHS-related area
- EHS certification: NEBOSH - added advantage
- Core understanding of EHS with at least 8-10 years of experience, preferably in an international/ FMCG environment or Oil& Gas industry
- Sound communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong leadership skills for managing a large area
- French knowledge and SAP knowledge would represent and added advantage
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
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- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women's Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies