Safety Health and Environmental Manager - Commerce

Job Purpose

As the Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager-Commerce, you will play a pivotal role in championing and promoting occupational safety, health, and environmental awareness across the Commerce function at Heineken Ethiopia. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor safety-related issues, including risk assessments and safety training, while sharing best practices and disseminating information within and across sales regions, Heineken-owned warehouses, distributor outlets, and road safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a culture of safety among Commerce employees through safety campaigns, induction sessions, safety accreditation for sales staff, and safety briefings.
• Develop and conduct safety training programs for Commerce employees and third-party contractors, including induction, initial, ongoing, and refresher training.
• Ensure Commerce employees comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the road safety program and policy.
• Monitor drivers' weekly reports from the telematics dashboard to promote positive driving behavior.
• Conduct incident investigations to identify root causes, contributing factors, and remedial measures.
• Report safety events promptly and coordinate accident investigations.
• Minimize lost time due to injuries by maintaining adherence to safety policies and safe working conditions.
• Coordinate PPE management in sales regions and warehouses.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure events are executed safely and according to standards.
• Implement Heineken's Contractor Safety Management program in Commerce and marketing activities.
• Ensure compliance with manual handling procedures.
• Ensure safety adherence in Heineken and distributor warehouses.
• Provide bi-weekly and monthly safety reports and share trend analyses with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and implement journey management plans with the Fleet and Sales teams.
• Implement the 5S program and maintain good housekeeping in internal warehouses.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and implement preventive and recovery barriers.
• Perform other activities as assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in safety, health, and environmental management or as a SHE Coordinator in a manufacturing company.
• Good command of MS Office.
• Good knowledge of Ethiopian health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001).
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Special Conditions

• Available for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Available for frequent travel, averaging once per month, to different breweries, regions, and warehouse depots.