Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer Job at ReelFruit

ReelFruit founded in 2012, is the market leader in the healthy snack category, pioneering the introduction of healthy dried fruit as a snack in the Nigerian market. The company was founded on a mission to build a scalable agribusiness to add value to raw materials locally and produce, package and distribute locally-made snacks that could sit on any shelf in the world!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer
Job Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer is responsible for implementing and overseeing workplace health and safety policies and procedures across ReelFruit’s factory.
• The officer ensures full compliance with regulatory standards, maintains safe working conditions for all factory staff, and supports sustainable environmental practices.

Key Responsibilities
Safety Supervision & Risk Management:

• Conduct routine safety inspections across factory floors and work areas
• Identify and mitigate hazards in real-time
• Monitor use of PPE (personal protective equipment) and ensure compliance

Incident Investigation & Reporting:

• Lead prompt investigations of factory-related incidents, accidents, or near-misses
• Document findings and follow up on corrective and preventive actions
• Submit weekly and monthly HSE reports to factory management

Training & Awareness:

• Conduct regular health and safety training for factory staff
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety briefings
• Maintain training attendance records and monitor safety behavior trends

Environmental Management:

• Ensure proper waste segregation, storage, and disposal
• Monitor emissions, water usage, and chemical handling in compliance with regulations
• Drive factory-wide sustainability initiatives

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure factory activities comply with OSHA, NESREA, and other local regulations
• Liaise with government safety and environmental agencies during audits or visits
• Maintain updated HSE documentation, licenses, and permits

Emergency Preparedness & Response:

• Conduct fire drills and evacuation simulations quarterly
• Ensure first aid kits and fire safety equipment are regularly inspected and functional
• Coordinate with security and admin for emergency readiness

Educational Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing or FMCG factory setting.
• Certified in HSE/NEBOSH/OSHA/ISO 45001 or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian HSE laws and compliance protocols.
• Excellent observation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Good command of Microsoft Office and digital HSE tools.