Plant Assistant Safety Manager

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Assistant Safety Manager

Locations: Edo and Kano
Employment Type: Hybrid

About the Role

• The Plant Assistant Safety Manager supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs within the plant.
• The role ensures compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, CCH requirements, KORE requirements and industry standards while promoting a proactive safety culture that minimizes risks, incidents, and occupational injuries with a view to ensuring everyone returns home safe everyday whilst working in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilties

• Assist in implementing plant-wide safety policies, procedures, annual OHS plan and programs
• Support the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Risk Assessments.
• Coordinate the activities of Plant safety specialists.
• Scheduling and executing contractor forums and other contractor engagement activities.
• Assist during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
• Assist in developing and maintaining emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills (fire, evacuation, spill response, etc.).
• Maintain safety statistics and prepare monthly safety reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal safety audits and management safety walks.
• Support in development of OHS objectives and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
• Support in determining root causes of incidents and taking measures to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of safety records, permits, & certifications and ensure the Occupational Health and Safety Management System is maintained (ISO 45001).
• Assist in investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective and Lesson Learnt.
• Track closure of safety actions and monitor effectiveness
• Coordinate and deliver safety induction for new hires and refresher training programs.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and behavioral safety initiatives.

Is this You?

• B.Sc. or HND in Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
• Have at least 2–5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing safety
• Experience in plant or factory operations is preferred.
• Have a Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Should have a risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
• Incident investigation skills.
• Experience as a Safety Officer within the FMCG or any other related industry
• Have a professional safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA) and Membership of ISPON will be an added advantage

How to Apply
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