Assistant Manager - Mombasa, Kenya - Finlays Kenya

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability. The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group's success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya's largest agricultural export group employing over 12,000 people and annually exporting over 130 million stems of flowers, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. The organization is geographically located in Kericho and Mombasa and works with over 10,000 tea out growers.

Finlays is a subsidiary of the Swire Group which is a diversified conglomerate, headquartered in London. It controls a large range of wholly owned businesses, including deep-sea shipping, cold storage, road transport, and agricultural activities, along with energy and oil businesses and investments. Swire controls a large property empire in Asia - mainly Hong Kong.

JOB SUMMARY

Finlays is a leading independent business-to-business supplier of tea, coffee, and Extracts solutions to beverage brand owners worldwide. The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative, and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group's success, and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.Finlays is a subsidiary of the Swire Group, which is a diversified conglomerate, headquartered in London. It controls a large range of wholly owned businesses across nine countries selling into more than 80 countries worldwide. Our powerful global network gives us exceptional reach and comprises; Tea Processing Facilities, Trading and Sales Offices, Manufacturing / Extraction Sites, Blending Facilities, Packing facilities, and Innovation Centres.We invite applications for the position of Assistant Manager - Environmental Health & Safety at our Mombasa, Kenya operations.Finlays is an equal opportunity employer. The Job holderReporting to the Senior Human Resource Manager will oversee all Environmental Health and Safety matters. Will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and programs aimed at promoting a safe and healthy working environment while also ensuring environmental protection. Work to ensure compliance with occupational safety laws and regulations, develop and implement safety and environmental policies, conduct risk assessments, and promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship within the organization including implementing programs and trainings to mitigate risks. The job includes developing strategies for waste management, emissions reduction, and resource conservation, as well as addressing ergonomics, air quality, and other factors affecting human well-being within the workplace.HOW TO APPLYIf you meet the requirements of this position, please apply, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts and the names and addresses of three referees. Your application, should reach us not later than 8th May 2024 Minimum requirementsBachelor's degree in environmental sciences, occupational Health & Safety related courses i.e. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.Working knowledge of EHS Management systems (ISO 45001:2018)Work experience of 3 years in Environment Health & Safety in a busy environmentWorking knowledge of relevant labour legislation & regulations; OSHA, WIBA, accidents/Incidence investigations etc.Good interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills Self-motivated, passionate, and able to work with minimum supervision. With good problem-solving skillsProficient with Microsoft Office and ERP System preferably NavisionExcellent inter–personal and communication skills.Must be a team player.Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for development, implementation and auditing of the Occupational Health and Safety Management system.Carry out risk assessments, workplace inspections and develop health and safety management plans and standard operating procedures.Empower shop floor staff on effective implementation of EHS requirements.Ensure that H&S committees are constituted as per legal requirements and ensure they carry out their functions as required by law.Manage Health and Safety, environmental internal and external audits to meet Statutory requirements.Liaise with external statutory bodies/parties such as Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety on matters relating to Occupational health and Safety and ensure all WIBA claims, and workplace registration certificates are processed on time.Lead in investigation of accidents and incidents in the Company.Prepare Occupational Health and Safety reports on time and ensure accurate reporting.In liaison with food safety team, develop appropriate security policies & procedures that will ensures JFM food defense system is robust enough.Coordinate with JFM's security team to ensure the safety of personnel, company property.Enforce compliance with relevant security-related policies, procedures & standards.Liaise with site security team in monitoring of the CCTV system, access control, alarms, telecommunication systems, radios, and any other vital security equipment. In liaison with site security generate monthly security, fire reports and returns.Enforce proper management & compliance by contractors on-site.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Risk management, Project management, Reporting, Process development, People management, Leadership skills, Accident prevention, Security systems monitoring, Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP system (use of), Environment law

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree