Position Title: Risk Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Springs
Grade: Grade 05
Requisition ID: 29271


At Mc Cain Foods, we believe that “nothing you do is worth getting hurt for”, so much so that we have created our own internal brand.


We are always Safety First. For Us, For Family.


We are looking for qualified and dynamic candidates to promote, influence and guide this vision, in the role of the Risk Manager, which is based at our Springs Plant. The successful candidate will report to the Plant Manager.


Purpose of the Job:
The incumbent is responsible for developing, monitoring and improving the site’s safety system, behaviour and culture. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring compliance with Mc Cain Global Standards and local regulatory requirements; OHS Act, COIDA etc.


Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and enforce policies & procedures according to legal & social standards guideline.
• Procurement and maintenance of emergency equipment and PPE.
• Schedule and execute internal audits against set standards.
• Communicate and promote safe working and operating practices amongst employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Implement SHE strategies for the site on an annual basis and submit to the relevant seniors for review.
• Driving implementation of the site safety culture transformation program.
• Lead and champion change management on safety.
• Identify and mitigate top risks for the site.
• Manage and control the SHE, security, canteen budget.
• Facilitate investigations on ALL incidents, RCA, with the different departments, report to DOL within 7 days, where applicable and submit COIDA outstanding documentation in specified time and follow up.
• Report and Log SHE incidents on the Global system and ensure that it is investigated until completion and report all recordable injuries accordingly.
• Preparing weekly and monthly HSE reports and presenting them to management.
• Identifying and executing health & safety training needs (i.e., HSE induction, Emergency action plan, Health & safety rep, Safe handling of pesticides &chemicals).
• Coordinate health and safety committee meetings and monthly HSE meetings and evacuation drills.
• Assist in SHE strategy plans, RCA, Kaizen, aspects/impacts, ISO standard implementation, NCR’s/CAR’s.

Requirements:


Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum experience/knowledge:

• National Diploma in Safety Management, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent
  ( Degree in Safety related field will be an added advantage).
• At least 10 years management experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 45001 standards and requirements.

• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal and influential skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Subject matter expert with a proven track record of safety culture development.
• Good knowledge of Risk assessments, SHE Inspections, Permits, HCS, Incident investigation and safety related requirements, as well as Health and Risk (security) knowledge to a semi factory environment.
• Valid SA driver’s License.

The closing date for all applications is 26 October 2024.


Mc Cain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

Mc Cain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: South Africa
Department: Springs Health Safety
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : Kwa Zulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : Cape Town || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George
Company: Mc Cain Foods (S Africa)