Safety Manager

Continental Baking Company Limited is seeking to recruit a Safety Manager to lead the strategic development and oversight of the Company’s health and safety programs.

The Safety Manager will be responsible for shaping a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with local and international safety standards and driving proactive risk management and employee engagement in health and safety initiatives across all operations.

Core Functions

Safety Program, Policies and Procedures

• Design, lead and continuously improve the Company’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system.
• Develop annual safety goals, KPIs and performance improvement plans in alignment with business objectives.
• Serve as the principal advisor to senior leadership on safety-related matters and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage and maintain detailed records and documentation of all OHS-related incidents and inspections; responsible for all reporting requirements to the relevant regulatory agencies and government entities, related to the safety portfolio.
• Collaborate with the Company’s Emergency Response team to develop, coordinate and execute its emergency response plans and programmes.

Policy Development & Compliance

• Manage the creation, revision and implementation of safety policies, SOPs and compliance programs to meet Company, industry and legislative standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
• Ensure regular audits, hazard assessments and safety inspections are conducted and corrective actions are tracked to completion.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and international safety laws and ensure Company-wide compliance.

Risk Management

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA), identifying potential hazards and implementing proactive mitigation measures.
• Manage all incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis, documentation and follow-up.
• Monitor trends and prepare analytical reports on incident statistics, near misses and performance metrics.

Training & Culture Building

• Develop and manage safety training programs for all levels of staff, including onboarding, refresher courses and specialized certifications.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through continuous awareness campaigns, employee engagement initiatives and behaviour-based safety programs.
• Coach operational leaders to model and enforce safety expectations within their teams.

Team Management

• Supervise, mentor and provide professional development for safety team members and support staff.
• Establish performance goals for the safety team and monitor their delivery and impact across departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience within a retail, warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment with at least 2 years at a supervisory or managerial level.
• Expert knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and safety standard; corresponding certification would be an asset.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) would be an asset.
• Proven knowledge of occupational safety regulations, standards and industry best practices.
• Experience managing cross-functional safety teams and projects.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on Powerpoint and Word.
• Excellent report writing (with emphasis on accident/incident reporting) and investigative skills.
• Excellent human relations, communication, time management, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Highly professional, ethical and of integrity.
• May be required to work on weekends and public holidays, to meet operational demands.

We thank you for your interest, however, only short-listed persons will receive a response.