Global Head of EHS and Security

About the role

The Global Head of EHS and Security leads the development and execution of a unified Environment, Health, Safety, and Security strategy for all Burn manufacturing facilities across Africa. This senior position ensures regulatory compliance, drives a zero‑harm culture, and protects people, assets, and supply chains through robust security standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy a global EHSS strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish standardized policies, SOPs, procedures, and reporting frameworks for all sites.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, local regulations, and best‑practice environmental, safety, and security requirements.
• Lead global risk assessments for high‑risk operations, including waste management, emissions monitoring, and hazardous material handling.
• Design and implement fleet safety standards, driver training, and accident investigation processes.
• Promote a zero‑harm culture through behavioral safety programs, training, and near‑miss reporting.
• Set global incident reporting, investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective‑action procedures.
• Create and oversee a comprehensive security framework covering physical security, CCTV, access control, visitor management, and guard force policies.
• Develop logistics security protocols such as container sealing, yard control, and high‑risk route monitoring.

Required profile

• Proven ability to develop and lead a global EHS and security strategy.
• Experience managing regional EHS managers and security leads.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and local regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• ISO standards compliance
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Incident investigation and root‑cause analysis
• Fleet safety program development
• Physical security system design (CCTV, access control)
• Visitor and guard force management
• Logistics security procedures (container sealing, yard control)

What we offer

• Leadership role with global impact
• Opportunity to shape safety and security culture across Africa
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams in manufacturing