Site Risk Manager

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

• Job Title: Site Risk Manager
• Job ID: JR003010
• Location: Aba, Abia

Responsibilities

• To ensure continual sustenance of the organisation’s management systems, including recertification when due:

• ISO45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

• ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management

• To support (where applicable to HSE) the implementation of other management systems subscribed to by the organisation.

• GMP ISO22716:2007, QMS ISO9001:2015, EnMS ISO50001:2018

• To continuously monitor & communicate HSE performance indicators as weekly reports to Site Management and Group HSE team, and monthly reports to the Engineering Team.

• Coordination and management of the implementation of HSE projects on Ikorodu site

• To ensure planned and timely servicing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, smoke detectors, heat sensors, manual call points and alarm systems to maintain them in good working conditions.

• To develop and implement contractor management system for the Ikorodu factory site.

• To ensure effective and efficient coordination of fire marshals, first aiders, safety and environmental champions to meet operational expectations.

• Collaborates with the Engineering & Maintenance team, factory team, and emergency response team in ensuring safe executions of routine and non-routine jobs.

• Works closely with the regulatory and certification bodies to ensure compliance with statutory and other relevant standards.

• Liaise with Contractors to achieve compliance with corporate HSE targets.

• Engineering Department managers and staff.

• Head of Engineering

• Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. Sciences / Engineering, Risk Management

• NEBOSH International Certificate in Health & Safety Management

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training

• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training

• Membership of a recognised safety professional body.

Required Experience:

• 2 - 4 years experience working in a similar role with at least 3 years of management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Key Behaviours:

• Bold: Challenge convention, fearless to give open and honest feedback on compliance/non-compliance to HSE procedures.
• Energetic: Proactively ensuring issues that may lead to accidents/incidents are tackled in advance. Moving fast into the future by being flexible and embracing change to implement any improvements in technology, ideas and procedures.
• Striving: Raising the bar in terms of HSE performance, in order to surpass previous achievements.
• Together: Collaborating with personnel to ensure their buy-in and to bring them on board to make Safety a way of life, deeply ingrained in their behaviour and attitude.

Application Closing Date

• 30th November, 2026.