Cluster Safety, Health & Environment Manager
 

Location: Douala

Company: Nestlé Cameroun

Position Type: Full-time

Minimum Educational qualification: Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum Relevant Work Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in safety, health, and environmental management is required. This experience should include managing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, implementing safety policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Position Summary:

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. 

Nestlé Cameroun is currently looking to hire a Cluster Safety, Health & Environment Manager to Inspire and empower excellence in safety, health and environmental sustainability across the site/unit.

The preferred candidate will develop the Site/Unit SH&E OMP and drive its implementation through application of the Nestlé S&H Management System (NSMS) and Nestlé Environmental Management System (NEMS). Provide leadership across all parts of the site/unit to enable staff to realize their SH&E goals and create pride in their achievements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Inspire Change: Create a compelling understanding of the Nestlé SH&E values and inspire stakeholders to excel in compliance & continuously improve, leveraging NCE Foundations and Advanced Practices (eg TPM, Lean Value Stream).  Promote a behavioural approach to SH&E, based on Nestlé Leadership Framework.                           
• Create Strategy: Identify SH&E priorities, current & future challenges, and opportunities for change at site/unit level. Develop a holistic strategy and implementation plan, aligned with Market priorities & objectives, and with the overall site/unit OMP. Guide implementation and communication of the strategy.                          
• Implement NSMS & NEMS: Guide implementation of the NSMS, NEMS, and other Group SH&E Standards. Develop and continuously improve site/unit SH&E programmes to deliver compliance and performance improvement.  Ensure local S&H management system is certified to OHSAS 18001:2007 (all units) and to ISO14001:2004 (factories, PTCs, DCs).
• Develop Capability of Managers:  Ensure training and coaching is provided to managers and team leaders to help them take ownership, and lead & manage SH&E within their area of responsibility. Provide personal coaching and support to Site/Unit Management Team.
• Develop SH&E Networks: Develop & coordinate SH&E networks of professionals, champions, and SMEs for the site/unit. Develop their functional and leadership competencies and ensure robust succession plans for key SH&E positions.               
• Provide Guidance: Ensure managers receive trusted guidance & support on relevant SH&E matters.  Identify expertise and good practices from inside and outside Nestlé and communicate them internally (both within the site/unit and beyond).                          
• Provide Support:  Co-ordinate internal & external resources to ensure delivery of high quality and efficient SH&E support, eg exposure monitoring, health promotion, health surveillance, life cycle assessment, training. Leverage SHE-PM and other tools to monitor & analyse performance and improve decision making.                            
• Audit & Review: Ensure compliance is regularly audited and performance assessed, and the results used to drive further improvement. Promote effective communication of successes and learnings, and recognition for strong performers and contributors.                  
• Engagement:  Engage with external stakeholders (eg trades unions, local regulators, local communities, and local NGOs) on SH&E topics to build long term, positive relationships. Participate in external forums to benchmark with other companies and share Nestlé practices.                         

What Will Make You Successful?

• Taken ownership of SH&E and drive change through personal leadership.
• Analyzed complex problems to identify multiple root causes.
• Influenced behavioral change in a team/department.
•  Worked in, and led, cross-functional teams.
•  Translated policies & standards into practical action plans.
• Coached individuals and teams in different environments.
•  Held one or more line (or project) management positions.
•  Worked in operational environment.
• Communicated effectively with different organisational levels.
•  Taken proactive approach to anticipate issues or improve current practices.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.

How do I apply?

Apply by clicking on the “Apply now” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV. The closing date for applications is 11th December, 2024 We would be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.