Your Job
The purpose of the position is to assist with achieving the business objectives by supporting EHS initiatives, implementing the Kimberly-Clark South Africa EHS policies and EHS Management systems. It is to provide assistance to ensure that the relevant teams meet all legislative requirements for Environment, Health and EHS.
The position is the main point of contact for EHS at all levels of the specific departments. You will ensure that the EHS systems are maintained and EHS KPIs are met. This role acts as the Covid-19 Situation Coordinator and drives processes and protocols and supports the OH Nurse closely. Another new key deliverable is to drive the EHS maturity to level3 and above.
The Kimberly-Clark South Africa Systems Technicians now report to this role to ensure full support country wide on Quality, Environment and FSc systems and procedures.
You’ll work closely with the Facilities Management team to drive the safety culture in the Mill, a culture of accountability and consequences. This role is part of the Facilities Management Team that drives strategy in the Mill.
Your main responsibilities will be the following:
Ensure that the KC EHS management system is being consistently applied and all objectives are achieved.
Input to the Mill EHS 4-year glidepath in alignment to the OGSiM- Mill Ambition
Assist with the completion of all EHS self-assessments and support the annual EMEA EHS plan.
Consulting and give guidance to the Mill and Contractor EHS committee monthly meeting.
Ensure active monitoring and EHS auditing by using the Audit checklists Reports generated by area owners on NCRs from audit checklists.
Audit compliance to statutory inspections for Boiler and Yankee
Report on compliance on all EHS schedules, LSW and inspections.
Ensure all Risk Gembas within the site are attended to on a weekly basis, audited base on the evidence rated, recorded and Safety job cards are completed by area owners and actions managed.
Administer and provide analysis and reporting of stats on ETQ EHS events module system
Coach and mentor EHS Officers and SHE Representatives who have a strong dotted line of responsibility to the EHS Leader.
Support and drive the internal and external audits to be done within the Different Operational sites within MEA.
Support with Contractor Management Control with regards to the contractors on site plan audit
Incorporate the Lean principles in the daily EHS activities
Conduct follow up on the status of and assist with the closing of all Departmental Audit findings by using the CAPA System.
Communication of all EHS procedures and other types of communication
Ensure and Drive EHS monthly team talks.
Administer and update Legal appointments.
Advice and support managers to review/update and facilitate HIRA’s/TRA’s/WI’s.
Maintenance of EHS risk register ELC.
Ensure all EHS related procedures are reviewed and updated, and these changes communicated to all.
Driving and monitoring EHS awareness campaigns and initiatives (EHS posters/EHS week/Team talks)
Drive reduction programmes for Environmental/Water, Energy and Land Fill of waste.
Manage the waste management Process
Arrange for GRC/Legal Audits and Health and Hygiene surveys per operational Site.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without our manufacturing experts, like you.
We’re also a team that truly cares about each. Employee research shows that manufacturing team members comes to work each day with confidence and security in knowing that their safety will never be compromised. We take pride in our ability to offer a healthy pay check for a job well done and opportunities for our workers to develop their careers into new skills, roles, and schedules over time. There’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to clock in!
About You
As a person, you’re a leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along the journey with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story instead of tomorrow’s pain point for others.
You have the following qualifications and experience:
Matric Grade 12, Diploma in EHS Management or NEBOSH
5 years working experience in the EHS field
Advantage: ISO 14001 and 9001 and OHSAS 18001 training, Degree in EHS Management/ Engineering
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our fabulous recruiting team will then review your application and follow up with you if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, you can check out the Manufacturing Careers area on our website (if you haven’t already). You’ll want to review this and come prepared with a few relevant questions if and when you pass GO and begin interviews.
And finally, the fine print…
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.
