Job Description

Key responsibilities
Safety Management

• The factory uses a variety of chemicals (e.g., detergents, bleaches, solvents) that can pose safety risks.
• The Group SHEQ Manager would ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of these chemicals.
• Managing safety protocols for heavy machinery, such as washers, dryers, and ironing equipment. Ensuring that all equipment is regularly maintained and that employees are trained to use it safely.
• Given that the factory deal with high heat from dryers and ironers, fire safety protocols are essential.
• Ensuring that workers are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize risks.

Health Management

• Ensuring that employees are not exposed to harmful chemicals or conditions (e.g., wet floors, extreme temperatures). This may include providing adequate ventilation or protective equipment.
• Addressing potential repetitive strain injuries and ensuring that workflows are designed to minimize health risks for staff.
• Ensuring that all hygiene protocols are in place, particularly when dealing with items like bed linens or uniforms, where contamination is a concern.

Environmental Management

• Implementing systems for the responsible disposal or recycling of waste, including textile waste, water treatment, and chemical disposal.
• Laundries can be heavy consumers of water and energy. The SHEQ Manager would be responsible for identifying opportunities to reduce consumption and improve sustainability, such as investing in energy-efficient machinery or water recycling systems.
• Introducing environmentally friendly cleaning agents and reducing the carbon footprint of the laundry operations.

Quality Assurance

• Ensuring that laundry services meet quality standards for cleanliness, fabric care, and customer satisfaction. This could include ISO certifications or other industry-specific standards.
• Regular audits to monitor the quality of services and products being delivered, checking for consistency in cleanliness and fabric handling.
• Handling any issues related to service quality, ensuring customer satisfaction, and identifying areas for improvement.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensuring that the laundry business complies with all local and national regulations concerning safety, health, environmental standards, and quality management.
• Ensuring the laundry meets the required standards for industry certifications and maintaining those certifications.

Training and Awareness

• Conducting regular training sessions for employees on safety practices, chemical handling, equipment operation, and quality control.
• Raising awareness about environmental sustainability, proper hygiene practices, and safety protocols.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement:

• Keeping records of safety audits, environmental impact assessments, quality assurance checks, and any incidents or accidents that occur in the workplace.
• Working with management to develop strategies for continuous improvement in safety, health, environmental, and quality systems.

Reporting

• Daily/weekly/monthly reporting of incidents, safety checks and operational status updates.
• Quarterly reporting of all Health and Safety activities and corrective actions.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of 7-12 years' experience in a similar role position or a similar role in a medium to large organization with exposure in manufacturing, FMCG, mining and hospitality/service-related industries
• Grade 12/ NQF level #4 or equivalent Bachelor''''s Degree in a related field NQF level #7 or higher preferable

Skills and requirements

• Excellent communication skills( verbal and written)
• Good organizational skills with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work under stress and resolve conflict
• Detail orientated
• Ability to relate with people at all levels in the organisation and other stakeholders
• Auditing skills
• Proficient computer literacy on MS Office related packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook) and Company related software systems