Area Manager

BAJ is a leading Ghanaian indigenous company that provides end-to-end logistics solutions at all sea and air ports to and from the world. We provide all-round logistics solutions as a one-stop shop for all your logistics needs. We are based in Accra, Takoradi, and Tema.

We have a vacancy for the role of AREA MANAGER – Quality Health Safety Security and Environment (QHSSE) and invite results-oriented, self-motivated, and qualified persons to apply. The role reports to the Head of Audit & Compliance and is located at Takoradi.

Key Roles & Accountabilities

• Provide leadership for the company’s quality, health, safety, security, and environmental programs.
• Provide and ensure effective internal and external communications on all matters relating to QHSSE for workers, visitors, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors as required.
• Lead the integrated management system for ISO 14001, 9001, and 45001, providing reviews, developing processes and systems, and determining where improvement is required.
• Lead initial review and ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Act as lead auditor for the integrated management system.
• Produce QHSSE reports that support decision-making.
• Encourage and enforce worker participation in QHSSE matters and report same as input for Management Reviews.
• Manage and ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Perform and ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments, and working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Liaise with external QHSSE consultants in the provision of training programs and services. Also conduct regular training for staff.
• Oversee the implementation of Incident Investigation and reporting as well as the OH&S Alert procedures.
• Provide and assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment.
• Carry out visits to operation sites, and walk the yard/office floor on a regular basis to establish QHSSE presence and provide support.
• Ensure that QHSSE objectives are set and reviewed as planned.
• Evaluate and analyze QHSSE issues and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
• Liaise with management and staff to ensure continued QHSSE integration into core operations.
• Monitor and ensure that all QHSSE legislations and industry standards are complied with and ensure a safe working environment for workers, visitors, and the general public.
• Conduct continuous improvement processes, including auditing, to improve processes and procedures.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of lifting plans, method statements, route surveys, etc.
• Manage the QHSSE team, support in their recruitment, and be responsible for the appraisal of team members.