SHEQ Manager Full Time NEW

An exciting vacant position has arisen at East Africa Bottling Share Company – Ethiopia for the role of SHEQ Manager.

East Africa Bottling Share Company (EABSC) works with the world’s most cherished trademark, invests in one of the most sophisticated production systems in the world, and employs people who are prepared to work with passion and focus.

Why Join Us?

At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, our Employee Value Proposition is built on four pillars:

• Unparalleled Professional Development – We invest in our people through continuous learning, coaching, mentoring, leadership development, and career growth opportunities.
• Market Success-The Beloved Coca-Cola Brand – Join a winning, high-performing organization that continues to lead and grow across Africa’s dynamic beverage market. Take pride in working with one of the world’s most iconic and trusted brands, loved by consumers across generations.
• Passionate and Caring People – Work alongside talented colleagues who support one another, embrace diversity, and are committed to making a positive impact in our communities.

Key Purpose Statement

To lead and drive the implementation of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards and systems across the Addis Ababa plant, ensuring compliance with The Coca-Cola Management System (TCCMS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), legal requirements, and company policies while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainable business performance.

SHEQ Leadership & Governance

• Provide leadership and expert guidance on Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) matters within the plant.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of SHEQ systems in line with CCBA standards, TCCMS, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Support plant management in integrating SHEQ objectives into daily operations and strategic priorities.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and operational excellence across all plant functions.

SHEQ Strategy Execution & Compliance

• Develop and execute plant SHEQ plans and initiatives aligned with company standards and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, environmental, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Lead SHEQ audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
  Maintain effective management systems and ensure adherence to TCCMS and GMP requirements.

Risk Management & Safety Excellence

• Drive a safety-first culture through employee engagement, behavioral safety programs, and targeted interventions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate SHEQ risks that could impact employees, consumers, operations, or the environment.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor plant safety performance and ensure effective implementation of risk reduction initiatives.

Quality Assurance & Product Integrity

• Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality management systems.
• Monitor quality performance indicators and drive initiatives that improve product quality and process capability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing product consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure timely resolution of quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conformance issues.

Environmental Sustainability & Resource Management

• Drive environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives within the plant.
• Lead programs focused on water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations and company requirements.
• Promote responsible resource utilization and continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Incident & Crisis Management

• Lead plant-level incident management and crisis response processes related to safety, quality, and environmental events.
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and resolution of incidents.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during incident response and recovery activities.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize recurrence and strengthen operational resilience.

Capability Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and strengthen SHEQ capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and training programs.
• Promote continuous improvement through trend analysis, root cause analysis, and implementation of best practices.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Engage with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders on plant SHEQ matters.
• Prepare and present SHEQ performance reports to plant leadership.
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve SHEQ objectives and business targets.

Skills, Experience & Education
Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ Quality Control experience in the beverage industry.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Supervisory or Managerial capacity.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing SHEQ systems within a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Management Systems.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Knowledge of local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement methodologies and implementation.
• Root Cause Analysis and corrective action management.
• Trend Analysis and performance monitoring.
• Budgeting and Cost Management.
• Capability Development, Coaching and Mentoring.
• People Management and Team Leadership.
• Systems Thinking and strategic problem-solving.
• Results and Action Orientation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.