HESQ Manager

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara East Africa Ltd is a subsidiary of Yara International ASA, a world’s leading fertilizer company and a provider of environmental solutions. Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. We provide growers with key knowledge and best practices to sustainably improve their crop yields, quality, and profitability.

Yara East Africa has been in operation in Kenya for the past 25 years; importing and distributing fertilizer to farmers. Yara has also developed crop specific fertilizers (YaraMila, YaraBela, YaraLiva and YaraVita) crop programs to supply complete balanced crop nutrition for a wide range of arable, horticultural, grassland, fruit and forage crops and as well as offering capacity building programs to farmers.

Responsibilities

Based in Mombasa, HESQ Manager (Health Environmental Safety & Quality) is a position responsible for all aspects of HESQ and product stewardship at Yara Kenya.

1. Ensure focus to the leading indicators which will proactively support the performance targets HESQ as set by YARA

2. Provide the required support to management to ensure compliance with all relevant TOPs procedures and in line with YARA standards

3. Support Management to ensure that all Safe By Choice strategies as defined by Yara are implemented and maintained within the organization.

4. Support and guide management in maintaining operational discipline (Systematic Inspection)

5. Train local personnel regarding various HESQ systems such as synergi, risk assessments and accident investigation methodology.

6. Ensure achievement and maintenance of all required certifications such as IFA certification.

7. Lead and motivate various teams within the organization in all HESQ related initiatives.

Profile

University degree in either engineering, technology, or business-related studies.

HESQ certification from an international recognized institution e.g., Nebosh.

Minimum 5 years Occupational Health and Safety experience in an industrial environment.

Additional Information

Fully conversant with local legislation such as the occupational health and safety act, construction regulations etc.

Fluent in English and Swahili languages.

Competent in Microsoft office applications; word, excel, powerpoint.

Apply no later than

5th July 2024.

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