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We are hiring!
At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Risk Officer: L&D to provide guidance, support, and enforce compliance with Sappi policies, procedures, legal obligations, and best practices that are pertinent to the industry, using a process of continuous identification and development. In addition, maintain the ISO 45001 certification for the plant.
As a Senior Risk Officer: L&D, you will be responsible for:
- Conduct risk assessments, verify the effectiveness of risk controls, and ensure continuous review
- Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and ensure implementation of corrective/preventive measures
- Create awareness, record keeping, and audit compliance to all safety systems
- Manage, implement, maintain & promote a Behavior Based Safety programme with regular trend analysis and reporting
- Oversee the induction programme for the mill (mill-wide and site-specific) with an annual refresher. Carry out plant-specific induction, orientation, and SHEQ Risk awareness
- Facilitate and co-ordinate incident investigations.
- Carry out formal and informal safety audits of the plant and personnel and report deviations
- Monitor critical jobs and ensure that the correct isolation procedures have been implemented
- Champion the Energy isolation and ensure adherence to the correct procedures for issuing work permits and audit compliance to the procedure on a regular basis
- Co-ordinate the activities of the Safety Reps and ensure that inspections are correctly carried out, and suitable corrective action is taken. Coaching the safety representatives to improve their safety inspections and reporting
- Monitor and develop good occupational health practices
- Liaise with the OHC department to resolve occupational health problems in the section. Effectively participate in the development of Occupational exposure risk profiles (OREPS)
- Ensure that the plant complies with legislation and ensures continuous improvement.
- Update work instructions and procedures according to IMS
- Perform daily Risk inspections in and around the plants.
- Review & update procedures, work instructions, and policies to ensure that the system is fully implemented.
- Investigate internal Risk concerns and assist plant management in closing out deviations.
- Facilitate SHEQ and Toolbox meetings when required
- Participate in Hazop and Swifts for plant modifications
- Ensure timeous close out of Isometrix deviations
What are we looking for?
- Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in either Safety / Risk Management or relevant qualification.
- 3 Years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Environment
- Knowledge of ISO Systems
- SAP/Isometrix Literacy advantageous
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
- Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
- Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
- Market-leading leave benefits
- Employee wellbeing benefits