Recruitment at Mr Biggs - UAC Foods Limited

UAC Foods Limited is a joint venture business between UAC of Nigeria plc. (a leading indigenous conglomerate in Nigeria) and Tiger Brands Limited (A South Africa Leading Food Giant). The Business is committed to quality products and to producing leading brands in the Snacks, Dairies, and Beverage Categories.

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The Snacks Category consists of: Gala Sausage Roll – The Number One Sausage Roll Brand In Nigeria—Funtime Cup Cake – the creamy, fluffy cake that delights consumers. Funtime Coconut Chips is made from fresh, natural coconut Snaps Puffed Maize.

Applications are invited from all competent graduates, and they are encouraged to apply for the job recruitment at Mr Biggs – UAC Foods Limited.

Deadline: July 9, 2023

Job Specifications: Factory Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND

Location: Lagos | Nigeria.

Job Description:

Responsible for coordinating and implementing organizational safety programs in the Dairies (Oregun) & Snacks (Ojota) Plants. Conduct risk assessments to detect potential hazards, identify precautionary measures and ensure implementation of HSE programs.
Conducting risk assessment and ensuring implementation of required controls.
Ensuring strict adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures at relevant facilities.
Planning and implementing all Health, Safety and Environment programs.
Collating and analyzing all relevant Health Safety and Environment reports periodically.
Investigating workplace incidents, establishing the causes, and recommending preventive action against recurrences.
Providing management with appropriate information on safety, health, and environment-related matters.
Ensuring general hygiene in the factory (GMP) and prompt fumigation of the factory and premises.
Ensuring good sanitation of storage facilities and environment for effective storage conditions.
Enforcing procedures of solid waste materials are implemented.
Handling the procedure for wastewater discharge to comply with local regulations on wastewater discharges.
Enforcing HSE regulatory and operational compliance across the factories.
Ensuring strict adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures at relevant facilities.
Enforcing procedures for solid waste management are implemented.
Handling the procedure for wastewater discharge to comply with local regulations on wastewater discharges.
Ensuring the procedures for both in- house, third party pest control and fumigation programs are effectively implemented.
Ensuring Emergency response infrastructure, arrangements and procedures are up to date, effective and on standby.
Standardization of HSE Processes and Programs in line with ISO45001 & ISO14001 framework.
Experience in managing and coaching teams and individuals.
Implementing workforce HSE continuous development strategies across the relevant factories.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline or HSE-related field with NYSC Certificate
6 – 9 years of relevant experience in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment.
Occupational Health, Safety & Environment managerial experience in an FMCG industry (Substantive operations experience is core; additional safety project support experience is an added advantage).
Certifications in NEBOSH IGC, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Emergency Response
Sustainability and NEBOSH Diploma are an added advantage
Must be resident in Lagos State.
An innovative, skillful, and self-motivated team player with good analytical, statistical, communication and change management skills.
Organizational Skill
Interpersonal communication skills
Engineering knowledge
Good external orientation
Sound business knowledge,
Self-confidence and integrity.