Key Responsibilities

ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management

Lead the strategic implementation, maintenance, and continual optimisation of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System throughout the cement grinding facility.

Conduct comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment using advanced methodologies, including HAZOP, HIRA, JSA, and quantitative risk analysis techniques specific to cement manufacturing operations.

Ensure full compliance with Kenyan occupational safety and health legislation, including OSHA (2007), DOSHS regulations, and industry-specific standards for cement manufacturing.

Design and execute comprehensive workplace inspection programs, behavioural safety observations, safety audits, permit-to-work systems, and critical control verification processes.

Lead high-quality incident, accident, and near-miss investigations using advanced root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT, Apollo, Bowtie Analysis), ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.

Develop and coordinate comprehensive emergency preparedness and response programs, including emergency response plans, business continuity considerations, and regular drills covering fire safety, medical emergencies, spill response, and evacuation procedures.

Champion worker consultation and participation mechanisms, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, safety committees, behaviour-based safety programs, and continuous safety awareness initiatives.

Develop and analyse leading and lagging safety performance indicators (LTIFR, TRIFR, near-miss reporting rates, safety observation completion) to drive data-informed decision- making and performance improvement.

ISO 14001 – Environmental Management

Provide technical leadership for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring effective identification, evaluation, and control of environmental aspects and impacts related to cement grinding operations.

Ensure full compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA 1999), NEMA regulations, environmental licenses, air quality standards, water discharge permits, and county government environmental requirements.

Monitor and report on critical environmental performance indicators, including particulate emissions, fugitive dust control, solid waste management, energy consumption, water usage, noise levels, and carbon footprint metrics.

Coordinate environmental audits, inspections, monitoring programs, and regulatory reporting in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements and statutory obligations.

Lead the investigation and resolution of environmental incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective and preventive measures.

• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste minimisation, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, and support for circular economy principles.
• Strategic SHE Leadership & Management Systems
• Develop and maintain comprehensive SHE documentation, including management system manuals, procedures, work instructions, risk registers, legal compliance matrices, and system performance dashboards.
• Lead management system audits, including internal audits, supplier/contractor SHE assessments, pre-certification audits, and support external certification and surveillance audits for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Design and deliver competency-based SHE training programs, including new employee inductions, toolbox talks, specialised technical training, contractor SHE orientation, and visitor safety briefings.
• Establish and maintain effective stakeholder engagement with regulatory authorities (DOSHS, NEMA, County Government), certification bodies, industry associations, consultants, and community representatives on SHE matters.
• Prepare comprehensive SHE performance reports, management review presentations, board-level summaries, and regulatory submissions to the Head of Innovation & Quality
• Control and senior leadership.
• Lead SHE aspects of operational change management, new project implementations, equipment installations, and process modifications to ensure risks are properly assessed and controlled.
• Benchmark SHE performance against industry best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives that advance the organisation toward zero harm and environmental excellence.

Professional Experience and Educational Background required

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH International Diploma, IOSH, or equivalent) are highly advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Safety, Health and Environment experience in cement manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar high-hazard industrial operations. Direct experience with cement grinding or clinker processing is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing, maintaining, and auditing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, including successful certification or recertification experience.
• Deep understanding of cement plant hazards, including respirable crystalline silica exposure, material handling systems, rotating equipment safety, confined space entry, hot work, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), fall protection, and dust control technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Kenyan safety, health, and environmental legislation, including OSHA 2007, EMCA 1999, NEMA regulations, and relevant industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation capabilities with proficiency in SHE metrics analysis, incident investigation methodologies, and performance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels from the shop floor to executive leadership.