Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Officer

Location: Tema
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Nestlé Ghana

Nestlé Ghana is part of the globally recognized Nestlé group, committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With a strong presence in Ghana and across Africa, Nestlé Ghana delivers high-quality nutrition, health, and wellness products while fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

At Nestlé Ghana, employees thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values safety, continuous improvement, professional development, and shared success.

Position Summary

Nestlé Ghana is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Officer to support the implementation and continuous improvement of SHE standards and systems within the factory environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in promoting workplace safety, environmental sustainability, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor SHE operational controls and checklists to ensure safe and compliant factory operations.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to factory employees on SHE procedures and best practices.
• Support the training, sensitization, and onboarding of new employees and external service providers on SHE requirements.
• Assist in implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving SHE Management Systems, including achieving and sustaining ISO certifications.
• Support and coach SHE Single Point of Contact (SPOC) representatives to achieve departmental and organizational SHE objectives.
• Promote awareness and adherence to SHE policies, procedures, and standards across the organization.
• Ensure SHE performance data is accurately collected, managed, and reported.
• Lead SHE risk assessment activities, including incident investigations, corrective actions, audits, and Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) initiatives.
• Oversee the effective implementation of waste management processes in compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational commitments.
• Support and coordinate environmental impact studies and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Safety, Health, and Environmental management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and SHE management systems is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong planning, coordination, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SHE reporting tools is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits package.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to international best practices and operational standards.
• A collaborative, diverse, and safety-focused work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a globally recognized organization.

Application Deadline

27 May 2026

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the application button