Location: Lagos

Preferred Field of Study: Sciences, Management Sciences and Engineering or it related field

First Freight Logistic Services Limited is an indigenous Shipping and Logistics company, founded by Nigerians, who have distinguished themselves in their noble professions and other area of human endeavors. We deliver a complete range of shipping services, designed to fit the transportation requirements of all products. The company was born of the great desire for professionalism in freight forwarding business with their head office in Ogun State and branch office in Lagos, starting out purely as an air freight company employing only eight people, the company quickly expanded into ocean freight, road freight and now offer a full range of import and export services with over 90 professional staffers nationwide.
Owing to business development, our new branch in Lagos is still recruiting for articulate, vibrant and active individuals to be part of our reputable and fast growing organization

Available Position: Operations Manager/HSSEQ Manager

RESPONSIBILITY
Primarily to support Operations Department and the company in HSSEQ by assuring a systematic implementation of HSSE Management System and management of road transport safety.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Holder of the Company’s HSSE Management System and as such follows up in its implementation advising his HOD when deficiencies or potential improvements are identified. Support HOD in ensuring TSL HSSEQ is alive by ensuring leadership participation in HSSEQ.
• Agree his department’s annual SY work programme with the HODs
• Agree SY Targets with the HOD and develop Action Plans to support delivery of targets
• Formulate and keep under review a SY Action Plan to identify and deliver key performance indicators for managing SY risks;
• Identify and manage SY risks arising from the business activities on a systematic basis
• Monitor and submit monthly performance reports on the status of closeout of the SY action plan and any audit.
• Provide technical expertise, or where necessary lead SY Incident Investigations and ensure Review, Evaluation, Reporting & Follow Up by the incident owner.
• Conduct audits of the company including the yard, residences, road transport, etc and monitoring of audit programme at least once a quarter.
• Advise on and participate in fire drills and other emergency response exercises
• Assist with SY training/Competence Development
• Respond to requests for information and advice as required
• Produce end of year SY report for the department
• Provide SY expert support in accident/emergency situations on request
• Ensure an adequate communication system so that Company and local SY policy, rules and arrangements are brought to the attention of their staff and contractors , as appropriate;
• Ensure that company SY plans and equipment are maintained in safe condition and regularly tested or examined;
• Implementing new SY requirements/regulations/standards as identified by the company.
• Surveillance and reporting on SY practices and systems.
• Support Legal, Logistics and any other department in liaison with the NPF in relation to petitioning, investigating accidents, securing release of company asset in the custody of police, courts, etc.
• Support Finance Department in processing and follow up on insurance claims

Salary: Very attractive plus incentive

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• HND/B.Sc in related discipline
• Minimumof NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
• Minimum of 3 years working as a HSSE co-coordinator with at least 2 years in Managerial position.
• NISP/IOSH membership etc.

KEY SKILLS
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Chemistry/chemical engineering/environmental science, etc
• Occupational health and safety (NISP level III or its equivalent)
• Incident investigation
• Development of HSSE MS and HSSE case
• Journey Management
• Defensive driving
• Job hazard analysis
• Environmental impact assessment

Method of Application:
• Interested and qualified applicant that meets the requirement should send e-copies of their CV all in MSword format to info@firstfreightlogisticservices.com
• Only applicants who submit CV's and credentials in MSword format attachments will be considered.
• The title of your email should start with the position

Application Closing Date: 08/06/2015