Position Purpose

• To ensure safety and wellbeing of our people and the effective implementation of Americana Health, Safety and Environment Policies throughout the operation.
• To ensure all standards meet legislation and advise on and share best practice.
• To ensure the Accommodation facilities are kept to the required standard.
• To ensure compliance with quality and food safety practices at site.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply and enforce HSE policies and procedures in accordance with local regulations, industry best practices, and company standards. Ensure policies are communicated, understood, and followed by all employees.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments of workplace activities, machinery, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards. Develop and implement appropriate control measures to minimize risks and prevent accidents or incidents.
• Deliver HSE training programs to employees and contractors, covering topics such as hazard identification, emergency response, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure all personnel are well-informed and trained on HSE protocols.
• Develop, review HSE documents, programs periodically.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents to determine causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Maintain accurate records of all incidents and provide timely reports to management.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the workplace to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with HSE regulations. Prepare detailed reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid facilities, and communication protocols. Conduct regular drills to assess the effectiveness of emergency preparedness measures.
• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations, standards, and company policies. Keep up to date with regulatory changes and ensure the organization adapts accordingly.
• Comply with key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure HSE performance and conduct regular data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement. Report findings to management and recommend strategies to enhance HSE performance.
• Evaluate the HSE capabilities of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring they meet the required standards. Monitor their HSE performance and conduct regular audits to verify compliance.
• Foster a strong HSE culture throughout the organization by promoting awareness, participation, and ownership of safety among employees. Organize safety campaigns and initiatives to continuously improve HSE awareness.
• Co-ordination of all site Health, Safety and Environmental activities including committees, training, and communications to ensure sites remain compliant. Arrange training sessions to all employees including induction training to new joiners.
• Work with management teams to improve environmental and sustainability standards. Prepare sustainability reports.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability-related projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability considerations into all business decisions and practices, including in areas such as emissions reduction, waste management, sustainable sourcing, community engagement, and employee diversity and inclusion.
• Plan and carry out audits of all facilities and follow up with concerned for closing the raised NCR’s.
• Carry out environmental monitoring for air, noise, water and light and report all impacts to identify controls and areas for continuous improvement to mitigate any impact to the environment.
• Inspecting and reporting personnel hygiene for production workers, cleanliness of the production lines and assuring total hygiene in the facility.
• Assist workers on usage of chemicals, ensure MSDS available for all chemicals, and chemical storage meeting all requirements related to HSE.
• Performs periodic inspections on facilities, waste management operations, and other areas to ensure environmental compliance.
• Perform mock drills for fire, ammonia in plant and accommodation in different shits. Prepare report for the mock drills.
• Periodic inspection of the fire pumps once, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, eye wash, emergency shower etc
• Preparation of the Emergency Evacuation maps and other safety related posters / infographics.
• Comply with all company standards and procedures related to HSE, GMP, Food Safety and quality.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role, preferably from the Food & Beverage industry
• NEEBOSH or IOSH qualified or ISO 45001
• Risk Assessment skills
• Ergonomics
• Knowledge of Social Compliance requirements
• Environmental background or knowledge of ISO 14001
• Understanding of food hygiene, quality & food safety
• HACCP