HSE Manager at Knauf Tanzania

HSE Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards at the workplace. The role focuses on maintaining a safe work environment, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and company policies, while promoting a culture of safety throughout the organization.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) investment plans to align with company goals.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and results of HSE investment initiatives to ensure effectiveness and compliance with established objectives.
• Conduct regular safety and environmental risk assessments for manufacturing processes, machinery, and materials.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify potential safety risks during production, machine operation, and maintenance.
• Evaluate and improve safety measures for new manufacturing equipment or processes.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE laws, regulations, and standards specific to the manufacturing sector (e.g., OSHA & ISO).
• Oversee the safety of hazardous materials handling and storage (e.g., chemicals, flammables).
• Develop and deliver targeted HSE training programs for operators, technicians, and supervisors, including PPE use, machine safety, and hazard communication.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness through toolbox talks, workshops, and safety campaigns.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe practices, equipment, or conditions within manufacturing facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, audits, and training sessions.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO-related documentation to ensure compliance with relevant standards in line with Documentation Coordinator.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets certification requirements.
• Prepare and present monthly HSE performance reports to management, including metrics such as incident rates, safety violations, and environmental KPIs.
• Create and manage the annual HSE budget, ensuring alignment with company priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Track and analyze budget performance, providing regular updates and recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have qualification and experience in the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health.
• Proven experience in HSE management, budgeting, and ISO standards. At least 3 years working experience preferably in Manufacturing /construction industry.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving Skills
• Conduct oneself in accordance with Knauf’s code of conduct
• Adhere to all safety, health and environment regulations.

We’ll provide: 

• A competitive salary
• Health insurance cover 
• A year end-performance benefit

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 3 DAYS working days.