HSE Supervisor Job in Kenya

Position: HSE Supervisor

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports to: HSE Superintendent

Location: Wote- Makueni

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking to recruit a HSE Supervisor.

Successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the HSE Officer/SPT to develop, review, implement and monitor company environmental and EHS management system

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities

·  Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local and state regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT)

·  Provide HSE training, awareness and induction on site to staff, contractors and other relevant parties.

·  Performs safety audits and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.


·  Have first line responsibility for incident investigations, including but not limited to investigating, making initial recommendations and putting measures in place to prevent reoccurrence

·  Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.

·  Keep HSE statistical records, such as incidents, accidents, near-misses and working hours on site.
ensuring the well-being of the workforce and compliance of HSE within the plant.

·  Keep HSE registers up to date, including renewals of permits, licenses, etc.

·  Assist Plant Manager to implement accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.

·  Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced including medical checkups for the staff.

·  Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.

·  Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, use of PPEs and occupational diseases.

·  Act as Emergency coordinator on site.

·  Monitor environmental footprint on site.

·  Compile monthly site HSE reports.

·  Implement emergency and crisis management plans on site.

·  Act as Emergency coordinator on site.

·  Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

·  Degree in environmental studies or relevant.

·  Fluent knowledge of English

·  3- 5 years of experience as HSE Officer preferably vegetable oil extraction plant or a busy manufacturing plant.

·  Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with HSE management systems in an industrial setting

·  Knowledge of ISO safety, quality and environmental standards (preferred)

·  Management skills basic courses (preferred)

·  Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred)

·  Auditing and Root Cause investigation technique

·  Project management

·  Quality control and assurance.

·  Certified risk assessor, would be an advantage

·  OHS certification or equivalent

Required capabilities

Problem Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of Enterprise; Communication; Listening and reception; Relations management;

Apply at ats.flexi-personnel.com latest by 31st January 2023 under HSE Supervisor job posting.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement