QHSE Manager

Company DescriptionSGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. Job DescriptionSetting, in conjunction with the Regional OI Manager, country HSE targets and measures (to reflect regional targets). Communicating to the organization the regulatory and group HSE expectations.

Assisting with the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the OIMS, programs and processes. Ensuring ‘fit-for-purpose’ country-level HSE plans and programs are developed and implemented at location levels within their country. Liaising with country Business Managers to ensure that the HSE programs and initiatives meet the needs of their operations and clients. Developing action plans which set priorities so that OI programs and targets can be effectively implemented and achieved within their country. Prioritizing issues and projects to achieve sustainable compliance with all applicable mandatory regulations and group requirements.

Ensuring management involvement and awareness in HSE issues (through training, inspections, communication and direct coaching). This entails the assurance of legal and systems compliance. Continual maintenance of the Sharefolder, including regular updates from central OI and global, etc. Meeting Client and customer requirements, conducting of audits and Inspections whilst actioning non-conformances, etc. Implementation and maintenance of the OI Sharefolder. Each BL OI Coordinator will ensure that all their BL locations have installed the Sharefolder locally and are regularly updated.

The OI Sharefolder “Memory Stick” provided, consists of a standardized system, consisting of all HSE and Quality forms, templates, checklists, procedures, training and tests, as well as audit and inspection checklist. Roll-out of OIMS procedures identified as lagging in the Gap Analysis including some new procedures. Conduct business location Risk Assessments. Ensure management of change and Contractor control is directed per location. Regulatory compliance - Permits, Licenses & Application and validity Facilitate HSE committee meetings. Ensure monthly OI reporting into Crystal (Crystal KPI’s). (HSE Leadership Walkthroughs, Incidents, HSE meetings, training, etc. ).

COI will request this information on an ad hoc basis. Incident management and reporting (RAM 1 and 2). Individual Incident investigation and reporting needs to be conducted by the specific location. Where training is required, e. g. incident investigation - BL OI to arrange. Ensure all incidents are logged and managed onto the Crystal system and closed-out as specified. Medical management (Personnel). Complete and submit to COI 6 monthly medical updates on the format provided. Industrial Hygiene management. Provide COI with an updated IH schedule to central OI on the format provided.

Conduct Internal Audits and ensure the close-out of issues and deficiencies identified. SHE checklists and audit checklists have been provided in order to conduct location specific HSE audits and inspections. (where business specific checklists have been designed – please use)Reports and action plans to be provided and managed on findings. Stellar (Location RP Completion and submission). Ensure the completion of the Stellar self-assessments by deadlines as communicated. Attend quarterly OI steering committee meetings. Provide feedback to business and table business HSE issues at the meetings.

Individual laboratories and locations utilising chemicals and hazardous substances to ensure all detail has been loaded and updated onto Chemwatch. Training has been provided to users across the country – please ensure systems utilization as this is a global requirement. Waste Management Ensure waste is communicated and managed with Budget Waste. Where SGS believes the prices by Budget Waste is unreasonable, please discuss with Quinton and procurement where necessary. Please report to central OI any complaints or compliments regarding Budget Waste or any other serviceQualificationsStandard 10 or equivalent (with maths and science),Minimum 3-Year tertiary qualification or equivalent. (e. g.

Diploma in Safety/ environmental management/ Risk Management fields, Safety management; Environmental management)Formal quality, safety and environmental auditor training. Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, OHSA 18001 (AS/NZS 4801) and ISO 14001. Auditor’s qualifications and registration with a national and / or international recognized body.

Additional InformationSafety and Health Inspections;Computer literate;3 years minimum experience in Quality Assurance;3 years minimum Health; Safety and Environmental Management experience;3 years minimum Internal and External Auditor experience;10 years operational experience within industry;Knowledge and experience in project management and strategic business planning;Knowledge and experience in finance and budget cycles;Extensive knowledge in the application of ISO 17025; ISO 17020; ISO 9001; ISO 14001; OHSAS 18001 requirements; andAuditing experience in any of above-mentioned standard requirements,