Regional SHEQ Leader

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Regional SHEQ Leader

Position Purpose

Great opportunity to join a dynamic team at CHEP based in Port Elizabeth !!!!

This position will be responsible to develop and implement various Safety, Quality and Environmental solutions for the specific region under his/her control. The individual will work closely with all operations management, to ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance is implemented and maintained. The individual will Influence regional leaders to adhere to the company’s strategic Zero Harm and customer satisfaction objectives to meet legal and local statutory obligations.

The person would need to be able to travel in through the region to visit the respective service centres from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Administration
• All safety related administration matters and initiatives i.e., SEMP/GAP audits, monthly safety meetings, minutes and reports, all safety projects i.e., staff segregation initiatives for CHEP Plants, HIRA’s, Investigations, Near Miss reports are effectively compiled, presented, allocated and completed to pre-set targets, parameters and standards. [All off- site (TEMS/TPM) facilities fall within this area of responsibility.
• This includes all safety administration and accurate feedback to the relevant manager/s within set time parameters on a daily, weekly, monthly basis in accordance with the safety compliances required by/for: GAP/SEMP audit purposes.
• Closure of resultant corrective actions where local environmental obligations are concerned.
• Administers all Supplier and Visitor inductions are conducted and signed off according to the set Induction Programme. Records are filed.
• Lead on behalf of the Plant Manager, the SHE/SEMP reports and Sustainability reports
• Lead and Monitor progress of CCAR/Risk reports submitted and submit feedback for safety meetings.
• Record and maintain records of all HIRA`s on the designated register and update Plant Manager on a monthly basis on review requirements.
• Provide minutes of all Management and Safety Committee meetings and Cell-C meetings
• Drive and monitor recordkeeping of all non-compliances for customers and contractors.
• Review and guide all safety committees at multiple sites in these positions scope.
• Review and monitor that all corrective actions are recorded on a tracker system i.e., HIRA +, BSI, surveys, OHS Plan, Investigation CA, risk assessments CA, etc. and monitored for close off. Discussed with plant management, Safety Committee and Cell C meetings.
• Report accurately on regions monthly reports to SHE Manager and ROM

• Quality
• Review plant inbound raw material Quality and report on Supplier compliance
• Review PQS performance and drive Structural and Cosmetic compliance.
• Ensure regional quality performance and standards are maintained in accordance with national requirements.
• Drive customer complaint reduction program
• Drive Automotive equipment Quality standards and reporting on various platforms.

• Governance
• Implementation and adherence to Local and Regional Government Regulations and Acts, Group Procedures and Policies.
• Evaluate the documentat