• JOB INFORMATION 

• JOB PURPOSE 

The Incumbent will play a critical role in fostering a safety first culture at KVM.

• MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB 

1. Develop safe working procedures relating to activities with significant safety risks in order to prevent the risks.
2. Create and maintain a program for Environmental management system (ISO 14001) certification and continuous environmental performance.
3. Prepare the annual EHS budget and monitor utilisation to support efficiency in cost management.
4. Organise and participate in statutory EHS & Environmental audits by Government Agencies and Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) to ensure full compliance.
5. Manage KVM safety activities e.g. Weekly/Quarterly safety meetings and inspections for enhanced awareness and compliance with CFAO Group safety guidelines and laws.
6. Maintain effective working relationships with the EHS suppliers, Government regulatory agencies and the Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), to ensure group companies receive the support they require in the delivery of service.
7. Develop and Implement the Emergency Safety Management Plan and ensure a robust line of escalation exists.
8. Provide a single business focus for accident and incident reporting and assist with subsequent investigation process; provide trend analysis to company and Senior Management to support and provide focus for driving positive behaviours and culture; and ensure proper record management of the occurrences.
9. Develop and operationalise a management system to ensure that HSE integration in core business systems across the group.
10. Liaise with CFAO HQ and ESA EHS Representative to ensure KVM compliance.
11. Act as a champion for safety culture. Mentor employees at all levels and drive employee engagements in safety initiatives.

Operational Responsibilities

1. Design and implement a comprehensive EHS training program including onboarding new hires.
2. Lead the facility emergency response team, including coordinating fire drills, evacuation plans and medical emergency preparedness.
3. Manage the proficiency driving tests to ensure all staff with access to Company vehicles are fully competent to drive, to minimise on accidents. Provide final authorisation for issuance of Anzen cards.
4. Lead the development and execution of site specific EHS policies, procedures and training programs to mitigate operational risks.
5. Incidents investigation. Investigate all workplace accidents, near misses and environmental incidents. Identify root cause and implement corrective/preventive actions to eliminate hazards.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental or Public Health or an Occupational Safety and Health relevant course from a reputable institution
• Certified ISO 14001; ISO 18001 auditor

• 5+ years of relevant experience in EHS.
• Deep understanding of OSHA & Environmental regulations.

• WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. General Manager
2. Operations Managers
3. Logistics Manager
4. Bodyshop Manager
5. Finance Manager
6. Human Resources Manager
7. CFAO Group of Companies in Kenya

1. Government Ministries
2. NEMA
3. Dealers
4. Suppliers
5. Customers
6. CFAO HQ and ESA

• COMPETENCIES

Leadership Skills

Proven ability to influence change, manage conflict and lead cross functional team in a fast-paced environment.

Technical

1. Risk management
2. Health and safety management system
3. Environmental auditing
4. Occupational health
5. Industrial waste management
6. Occupational first aid
7. Safety management
8. Accident investigation
9. Industrial safety
10. Computer literacy
11. Health and safety regulations/Legislation
12. Work place safety
13. Safety inspections

Functional

1. Report writing
2. Presentation skills

Behavioral 

1. Business acumen– knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the market place
2. Strategic agility – Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods
3. Perspective – Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future
4. Technical learning – Is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
5. Quality decisions – Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of your solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time
6. Problem solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; is excellent at honest feedback; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers; probes all fruitful sources for answers
7. Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware, and has ability to relate with people across all levels of seniority as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets
8. Organisational positioning skills – Understanding of organisation structure both formal and informal, is sensitive to how people and organisations function; anticipates where the landmines are and plans his/her approach accordingly; views politics as a necessary part of organisational life and works to adjust to that reality.
9. Energy and drive – Has speed and agility: taking quick and timely action; seizes more opportunities than others, pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing especially in the face of resistance or setbacks
10. Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence, admits mistakes, doesn’t misrepresent themselves for personal gain