The Idenau operation is a state-of-the-art Water bottling facility along with a full water distribution center.  The site operation function on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma; and the power of High-Performance Teams.  All associates at the Idenau site will have specific accountability and ownership to the site operations and to their respective functional business operation.  The site run on state-of-the-art enterprise information technology systems and manufacturing execution systems; and with highly automated processing equipment, packaging equipment, and material movement equipment; and very standardized lean processes.  This position will be responsible for the Quality functions for the Manufacturing and Distribution sites.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

What you will do:

• Responsible for safety and industrial hygiene plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Maintains a system for reporting, monitoring, and correcting serious safety problems.
• Responsible for environmental plans policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal environmental rules and regulations, and conformance to corporate policies for continuous environmental improvement.
• Oversees health & safety, environmental, and DOT audits of all organization facilities and recommends preventative measures.
• As needed, ensures that corrective action is initiated by Management, and help establish priorities.
• Educate Management on Safety and Environmental best practices, prevention and how to work around/with hazardous substances.
• Responsible for Worker’s Compensation program and compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Implements training programs which will increase proficiency in safe practices, promote safety consciousness, ensure environmental compliance, and advance continuous environmental improvement.
• Develops appropriate guidelines to ensure legal compliance and formulates recommendations for implementing applicable best practices consistent with the company’s strategic safety and environmental objectives.
• Drives implementation of strategic EH&S initiatives to achieve corporate EH&S objectives; identifies elements of change required to support the EH&S strategy; encourages management team to balance short-term demands with long term benefits of strategic EH&S programs; and inspires commitment and involvement with safety objectives and programs.
• Drive EH&S initiatives, which reduce incident rates and environmental impacts while also reducing company costs (e.g., amount of workers’ compensation, etc.); establishes order of priority for EH&S initiatives and drives their implementation in cooperation of other managers, EH&S specialists, safety teams, and other key personnel.
• Establishes specific safety and health goals and objectives for the company and departments ensuring the targets are consistent with corporate strategies and objectives.
• Analyzes safety processes throughout the company; proactively seeks areas of opportunity for improvement; identifies root causes of accidents; recommends changes to work flow, equipment or other process elements; and develops and implements support systems/processes (such as safety rewards and recognitions, safety communications, etc.) to achieve safety objectives.
• Communicates and celebrates successes to maintain and foster company-wide commitment to safety and continuous environmental improvement; and provide recommendations for corrective direction when EH&S programs deviate from strategic plans and objectives.
• Serves as primary liaison between applicable regulatory and government agencies.  Files and or posts reports as required by external legal and convening agencies such as OSHA 300/300A Logs, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Cameroon Department of Ecology, etc.
• Formulates, maintains, and executes American Beverage Company (ABC) emergency plans and responds to safety and employee emergencies.
• Ensures all significant near misses, injuries, and safety events are investigated and abatement measures implemented.
• Monitors and controls industrial hygiene, which relates to the long-term effects of factors such as chemical exposure, noise, lighting, heat, and humidity. Manages hazardous and universal waste storage and disposal in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Manages the Partnership in Safety program with OSHA.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s principles, policies, and applicable laws.
• Monitors activities where accidents could occur, halting any operation or activity that constitutes an imminent hazard to personnel or equipment.
• Follow all ABC policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you must have:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Safety engineering preferred.
• 5 years’ experience applying environmental, health & safety S and DOT regulations and programs in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience preferred; 1+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in ISO environmental management systems preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred.
• Strong background in ergonomic risk reduction.
• Ability to research and apply regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately imperative.
• Proven ability to develop safety and continuous environmental improvement as part of the Company culture.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose solutions to problems.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing, and high-growth work environment with focused attention for detail positively and comfortably.
• Must be able to travel occasionally, work in a team environment, occasionally work a flexible schedule, and adhere to and explain ABC policies and procedures.
• Ability to uphold Safety standards, participates in Continuous Process Improvement on the job, and follows our Manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to be on call 24/7 for emergencies.

Keys to success in this role include skills, knowledge, and behaviors in the following areas:

• Confidence, integrity, and an autonomous mindset with the ability to work independently and strive to win, even in challenging environments
• Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions and calibrate instrumentation
• Team-player attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills and comfort in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.
• Mechanical orientation with the ability to solve problems and implement change
• Strong communication and writing skills and ability to conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrections

Company Overview & EEO Statement

American Beverage Company Sarl, is a leading beverage company in Cameroon with headquarters in Idenau, Limbe with a projected annual revenue in excess of 2.5 billion CFA, ABC is on track to hold leadership positions in premium mineral water in Cameroon.

The Company maintains a formidable distribution network that enables its portfolio of more than 1500 owned, licensed and partners eager to make its brands available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages.

We crafted an unrivaled and solid benefits for you: We value our people and they are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.

American Beverage Company Sarl, (ABC) is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. ABC recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law EOE.

Additional Requirements:

Each Candidates must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.