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Job Summary:

The Sustainability Lead for Okpella Cement will oversee the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives to promote environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability. This role entails collaborating with various departments to enhance the plant’s sustainability profile and ensuring compliance with local and international standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement sustainability strategies, policies, and programs specific to Okpella Cement.
• Monitor, collect and analyze environmental, social, and governance (ESG) statistics concerning plant performance and provide reports to management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability metrics into operational practices.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders to address sustainability concerns and build positive relationships.
• Lead training and capacity-building initiatives to empower employees and stakeholders in sustainable practices.
• Research and implement best practices in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource conservation.
• Conduct periodic audits and assessments to ensure compliance with sustainability regulations and standards.
• Work closely with the procurement team to promote sustainable sourcing and materials.
• Promote initiatives related to biodiversity preservation and habitat restoration in and around the facility.
• Identify funding opportunities and partnerships to support sustainability projects.
• Report on progress against sustainability goals and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related fields. A Master’s degree is an advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or related fields within a manufacturing or construction context.
• Proven experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in conducting sustainability assessments and audits and ESG administration.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of local and international sustainability standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, ISO 14001, or similar.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to promoting ethical practices.

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Purpose of Role:

 As an Integrated Management Systems officer, the vital role in ensuring the organization's adherence to various management system requirements and the efficient functioning of the Integrated Management System (IMS).

Will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the IMS to meet industry regulations and best practices.

Expertise will be instrumental in achieving and sustaining high levels of quality, compliance and customer satisfaction throughout the organization.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

•  IMS Development and Implementation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement the IMS, ensuring alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001), relevant regulatory and customer requirements.
• Develop IMS documentation, including policies, procedures, work instructions, forms and templates, to establish a clear framework for processes and practices, Compliance and Auditing:
• Conduct regular internal audits to assess the effectiveness and compliance of the IMS processes and procedures.
•  Identify risks and areas for improvement, work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Stay updated on relevant regulations, standards and industry best practices to ensure the IMS remains current and in line with evolving requirements.
•  Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on the IMS, its processes and their role/responsibility in maintaining these.
•  Change Management: Assess the impact of proposed changes on the IMS and collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes effectively while maintaining compliance.
• Customer Focus and Feedback: Utilize internal and external customer feedback as valuable insights for process improvements and product/service enhancements.
• Support 3rd party audits.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster a culture of awareness and understanding of the IMS across the organization by working closely with various stakeholders.
• Facilitate and support Managers in root cause analysis to resolve problems to ensure corrective actions are implemented and disseminated throughout the company. The role may require flexibility to visit our other sites (as necessary)

Key Deliverables:

• Objectives which are SMART: Specific Measurable Achievable/Agreed Realistic Time-bound.
• Reduce 3rd party NCRs
• Increase adherence to the internal audit schedule
• Increase levels of IMS communication and publicity in the Company Performance Indicators: (Measures by which the individuals’ performance will be monitored and assessed)

Performance Indicators:

• Attention to detail
• Level of initiative shown
• Level of self-motivation and self-management
• Effective delivery of tasks/actions to due dates
• Effective collaboration with various stakeholders Measures of Success: (Indicators that show impact on department and organization)

Requirements

• HND/BSc (Technical, Engineering discipline preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001 & 45001 & 14001 standards
• IT literate and competency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• ISO 9001 & 45001 & 14001 auditing experience
• Degree/ HND (Safety, Technical, Engineering discipline preferred)
• ISO 9001 & 45001 & 14001 lead auditor trained
• Membership of an industry related professional body.
• Experience (12 Years)
• Significant IMS experience in a manufacturing environment
•  Proven experience in designing, implementing and maintaining electronic (on-line) Integrated Management Systems in compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Proven experience of keeping up to date with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices
• IMS experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Working across multi-site and multi-cultural locations
• Proficient in using SharePoint and creating electronic document manage

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent people-management skills
• Demonstrate influencing skills & leading change
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Ability to write management system procedures