Overview of the role:
To monitor and manage systems and procedures to assure the health and safety of personnel working in facilities, in offices and at client and project sites. To promote compliance with environmental and safety regulations and ensure that the company’s Health, Safety, Security and Environmental programs meet local, state, provincial, federal regulations as well as client requirements. This role involves working closely with the heads of the business and HSSE to support approved programs and initiatives. Developing and executing strategic plans, coupled with strong influence to drive positive change. To implement, coordinate and manage Health, Safety, Security & Environmental operations and programmes in order to ensure full compliance of all Al-Futtaim Automotive facilities in all its operating regions with the standard regulation/requirements imposed by Government Authorities to provide safe and comfortable working conditions for the associates and customers. This also involves constant site visits to monitor and maintain the daily operations, which must be improved where necessary so as to eliminate all potential risks/hazards to which the people, property, assets and business may be exposed to.
What you will do:
Loss Prevention
Increase HSSE related hazard/gap identification & reporting by 65% through regular Inspections & risk assessments on all assigned business units. Achieve a 45% reduction in preventable incidents by assigning appropriate Action Plans and implementing corrective and preventative measures to prevent loss of health, life, assets and reputation on the HSSE related gaps & Hazards that have been identified.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Manage and improve the sites' compliance with the internal and governmental Firefighting & alarm system regulations to meet the basic requirements necessary to ensure the safety of people, property and assets in the unfortunate event of an emergency. Develop site specific emergency response actions. Plan, Organize, conduct and supervise Emergency Evacuation Exercises for all assigned sites.
Initiation & Leadership of Change
Conceptualize, plan, organize and implement/action an HSSE oriented initiative (Program) in all Automotive BUs to drive significant improvements in companywide regulatory compliance, workplace environment conditions, standards, employee welfare and/or that which directly or indirectly increases savings. This initiative must result in ISO and OSHAS accreditation of the company.
Creation of a safety-first culture
Increase employee awareness in regards with relevant HSSE regulations, work related HSSE hazards and risks to which they are exposed, in addition to safe procedures and precautionary measures to control, reduce and/or eliminate the risk of such hazards and the procedures of cordoning and reporting of any identified defects in the system, equipment and tools through the company specified escalation channels.
Regulatory Compliance
Facilitate effective business support by constantly being up-to-date with the latest local and federal regulations (related to HSSE) to ensure full business compliance at all times in all branches across the country and protect the business from financial loss (i.e. accidents, legal claims, violations, etc.)
Team Management
Effectively utilize and manage the available manpower and resources to create a positive workplace environment which promotes high performance and achievements.
Learning, Development & Continuous Growth
Invest time and effort on a monthly basis to develop your knowledge, skills and expertise in the field of HSSE and operations management through all available resources.
Required Skills to be successful:
About the Team:
You will be reporting to Sr. Manager Goverment Relations
What equips you for the role:
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.
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