Senior Safety and Compliance Manager

Job Summary

The Senior Safety and Compliance Manager is responsible to oversee and manage safety and compliance programs, policies, and practices within an organization. The role involves establishing, implementing, communicating, and training internal and external stakeholders in safe work practices to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry-specific laws. The Senior Safety and Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring and reporting on regulated activities and processes, implementing risk-based compliance testing, identifying and correcting noncompliance issues, and evaluating and implementing changes to compliance processes in response to new regulations.

Job Responsibilities 1

Oversee and manage safety and compliance programs, policies, and practices within an organization

Establish, implement, communicate, and train internal and external stakeholders in safe work practices to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry-specific laws

Monitor and report on regulated activities and processes

Implement risk-based compliance testing to identify, detect, and correct non-compliance issues

Evaluate and implement changes to compliance processes in response to new or amended regulations

Deliver communication and training initiatives to inform stakeholders about compliance requirements

Ensure that all activities follow regulatory requirements related to the governance of the organization

Oversee internal controls and auditing systems to monitor and report on regulated activities and processes

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and best practices, and providing updates to the organization

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Deep understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and corporate compliance.

Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks through systematic safety audits, hazard analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.

Expertise in developing and delivering training programs, effectively communicating safety protocols and compliance requirements to employees at all levels.

Skills in conducting thorough investigations of safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Strong leadership abilities to manage safety teams, collaborate with other departments, and drive a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

Competencies

Education