Assistant Health and Safety Manager  Lagos

CHI Limited is one of the most admired companies in the Food & Beverage industry in Nigeria with over 38 years’ experience in building innovative brands. We offer products that stand out as market leaders in their respective categories. BuyMaps We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Assistant Health and Safety Manager

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Health and Safety Manager who will drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Occupational Health and Safety policies, systems, and programmes to prevent workplace incidents and ensure regulatory compliance. The role is responsible for managing plant-level safety performance, leading risk management initiatives, overseeing emergency preparedness, and promoting a strong safety culture across manufacturing operations and assigned commercial functions.

HSE Systems and Strategy: Develop and implement HSE policies, programmes, and strategies in line with ISO 45001:2018, regulatory requirements, and safety performance targets.   Safety Compliance and Risk Management: Oversee plant safety, audits, inspections, and compliance across plant operations and assigned Commercial functions, including Sales and Marketing. Manage risk assessments, process safety, permit-to-work procedures, contractor safety, and CHI's lifesaving rules.   Safety Culture and Capability Development: Drive safety engagement, behaviour-based safety initiatives, and capability development to promote safe work practices and accountability.   Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness: Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, emergency planning, drills, and fire safety readiness.   Safety Leadership and Hazard Control: Guide plant leadership teams in hazard identification, risk assessments, and safe work instructions while ensuring timely closure of safety gaps. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor safety performance, analyse trends, and provide management with periodic reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.   Team Leadership and Development: Supervise and develop the Health and Safety team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement in safety performance.

B.Eng., B.Sc., B.Tech or HND in any  engineering or core science discipline Professional qualification in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management-related discipline like ISPON (minimum level 3). NEBOSH, IOSH, ASHI or any other recognised OSE certification will be an added advantage. Lead Auditor Course (LAC) in ISO 45001:2018.   Membership of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) is mandatory.   Membership of other recognised professional bodies, such as IOSH and IIRSM, will be an added advantage.  

A minimum of five (5) years of professional Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) experience in a manufacturing or related environment.   Experience in implementing safety management systems, managing operational risks, leading safety initiatives, and driving continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and team management skills. In-depth knowledge of OHS management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance. Practical knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 and internal auditing. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to drive safety initiatives across diverse teams and business functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Power BI.  SAP competence and multilingual communication skills will be added advantages.

26th October, 2026. How to Apply

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