International Breweries Plc was incorporated in December 1971 by its founder and first Chairman, Dr. Lawrence Omole under the name International Breweries Limited. The Company commenced production of its flagship product Trophy Lager in December 1978 with an installed capacity of 200,000 hectoliters per annum.
Following the increasing demand for its products, in December 1982 the Company embarked on an expansion programme to increase its capacity to 500,000 hectoliters annually. The company was listed on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange in April 1995.Job Summary
The Key Purpose of this role is to provide support to operational and line management to ensure the functioning of a comprehensive and professional Occupational Health and Safety System.
Ensuring compliance to Safety systems, standards and work practices to achieve targets set for the VPO Safety Pillar and Safety KPI’s.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Ensuring compliance to the applicable Occupational Health & Safety Act.
To monitor and advise on Safety VPO Pillar performance in the plant.
Ensure workplace hazards are identified and communicated to all staff.
Support and facilitate safety improvement interventions across the plant.
Promote awareness of occupational safety and the VPO Safety programme.
Conduct audits and reviews related to the VPO Safety Pillar and legal compliance.
Conduct investigations into incidents together with line managers identifying root cause and proposing both corrective and preventative actions.
Maintain documentation such as SOP’s, policies and procedures as related to safety.
Identify safety and legal training needs and conduct training where required.
Ensure induction of both employees and contractors take place in accordance with standards.
Ensure the safe execution of Capex projects and support safe work practices where required.
Drive closure of investigations, safety gaps and legal compliance in the plant.
To assist in the investigation selected insurance claims in the plant.
Ensure the site is adequately secured and the contracted security provider complies with standards.
Support the Environmental compliance programme where required.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Tertiary Degree is essential.
National Diploma in a related field – Safety Management / Engineering.
2-5 years experience in a Brewery with exposure to VPO, Safety and Engineering fields.
Experience in working in an industrial or FMCG environment essential.
Good presentation, report drafting, and problem-solving skills.
Ideal candidate would have experience in working with the NOSA integrated system.
Key Attributes and Competencies:
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work across the levels in the plant.
Knowledge of industrial safety rules and regulations.
Technical skills to identify safety and operational non-compliance.
Ability to conduct investigations into safety incidents, identifying root causes and developing preventative and corrective actions [Incident Investigator].
Understanding of ABInBev Safety, Health & Environmental Management Systems (VPO) [SAMTRAC or NEBOSH].
Ability to coaching and training teams.
Additional Information:
Band: IX.