Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Supervisor at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
Job Purpose ​
To support FOPS’ commitment to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance by implementing HSE objectives and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, with the aim of preventing injuries and maintaining a safe working environment.
The Job
Conduct regular site and safety audits, including inspections of material-handling equipment, while maintaining accurate records of findings and preparing reports with recommendations to ensure policies and procedures are properly implemented.
Inspect the facility to identify potential accident risks, fire outbreaks, and safety hazards, and report them promptly.
Monitor factory operations to ensure the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), communicate corrective actions where deviations exist, and provide adequate PPE along with proper storage facilities for workers.
Ensure safe work practices in compliance with legislation by implementing a strict work permit system for all non-routine and hazardous tasks, issuing work permits as required, and preparing weekly HSE reports, including contractors’ forecasts and work permit records.
Carry out safety inductions for staff, guide employees on maintaining a safe work environment and ethical safety practices, conduct regular toolbox talks and safety pep talks, and ensure follow-up on safety engagement index parameters.
Qualification
OND in a Science related discipline.
Certification in General Health, Safety and Environment (HSE Level 2 and 3) is required.
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years' cognate experience in manufacturing or FMCG industry.
Basic training in safety procedures, such as fire safety.
The Person Must:
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Have strong reporting skills
Possess a good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation management systems.
Have practical knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and hygiene control programs.
Be able to work under minimal supervision.