British American Tobacco Kenya has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Executive in Nairobi
LEVEL Junior Management
JOB TITLE Sustainability Executive
FUNCTION Operations
REPORTS TO Sustainability Manager
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
To implement and maintain best practices of environment, health and safety standards within the Likoni factory Nairobi within the country in line with legal and corporate requirements and group safety guidelines.
Carry out comprehensive risk assessments for all the activities taking place at the Likoni Nairobi site and have adequate controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
Grow and Drive a safety culture across all operations and departments to create ownership and accountability of safety at the right levels.
Deliver on the Sustainability roadmap for the site in line with the group targets on de-carbonization, water stewardship and waste management and ensure timely and effective reporting of set sustainability parameters.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
Operations/ Professional/ Business
- Set up a robust process on risk assessment involving all sections/depts.
- Daily monitoring of contractors activities for compliance to the EHS guidelines and Permit To Work process.
- Weekly inspection of first aid kits and collation of incident reports.
- Monthly inspection of fire equipments,fire alarm and suppression systems
- Carrying out induction training for all new contractor employees and site entry assessments.
- Preparing and planning for EHS inhouse trainings.
- Participation in incident accident investigations.
- Monitoring of the waste management/segregation process.
- Management of the fumigation and pest control programme.
Management
- Ensure availability of adequate number of trained first aiders, fire fighters and ambulance drivers.
- Ensure implementation of the fire alarm, fumigation, maintenance of firefighting equipment and effluent treatment contracts are carried out correctly and on time.
- Ensure availability of adequate and quality personal protective equipment.
- Ensure that all contractors fully understand the procedures to follow to safeguard the environment and the health and safety of their activities.
- Ensure statutory medical examinations for all staff.
- Proactive closure of gaps noted in near miss reports and Behavioural Based Safety programmes
Leadership
- Drive and co-ordinate reviews on Water Stewardship Standards for the site.
- Lead the Sustainability pillar for the site.
- Co-ordinating internal EHS Reviews and audits.
- Prepare and manage all EHS records and documentation.
- Coordinate first aid team in the event of need.
- Co-ordinating the various statutory/corporate medical check-ups for staff and contractors onsite.
- Driving road safety and standards within the sales force teams.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering /Chemical Engineering/any technical engineering degree course. A qualification in EHS will be an added advantage.
- 5 years working experience in a Factory set up in a similar capacity excluding internship
- Interpersonal skills Effective communication and influencing skills
- Sound understanding of risk management principles and their application in business operations.
- Competent in computer skills.
- Experience in using Lean management tools (e.g. TPM, Kaizen, 5S) would be an added advantage
What we offer you?
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
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