QHSSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) Manager

	QHSSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) Manager

General informations

   AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 

AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

Mission Description                      

The QHSSE Manager provides strategic leadership for Quality, Health, Safety, Security, Environment (QHSSE), Risk Management and Compliance across AGL Nigeria, driving operational excellence, risk prevention and regulatory compliance so that everyone returns home safely. The role also represents AGL Nigeria with Group QHSSE and external stakeholders, ensuring effective execution of corporate policies and adherence to global governance standards.The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic:

1. Country Q-HSSE strategy & governance
- Deploy the country Q-HSSE strategy, annual action plan and Communication Plan aligned to Global/Regional frameworks; define structure, competence needs and site resources; adapt Group procedures locally.

Operational:

2. OHS, legal & customer compliance
- Monitor relevant Q-HSE legislation, advise management and run annual legal compliance checks with Legal; manage authority relations (permits, licenses, inspections).
- Support pharma, oil & gas, mining and industrial client audits and close findings.

3. QMS, policies & continual improvement
- Ensure site-wide QMS adoption, annual management reviews, internal/external audits and CAPA closure.
- Pilot continual improvement; deliver monthly, quarterly and customer Q-HSSE reports to the MD.

4. Enterprise risk management & suppliers
- Maintain the Country QHSSE Risk Register, lead Lane Risk Assessments (LRA) to closure and present quarterly risk profiles to Executive Management.
- Conduct pre-/post-award supplier assessments; escalate non-conformities for CAPAs or disqualification.

5. Incident investigation & crisis management
- Lead Root Cause Analysis of serious incidents, fatalities, fires, thefts, cargo losses and environmental events; verify CAPAs and share lessons learned.
- Lead the crisis management team, escalation protocols, simulations and annual Business Continuity/disaster recovery testing.

6. Physical security & emergency preparedness
- Manage the Physical Security Management System, audits, access control/CCTV standards, journey management and cargo/asset protection.
- Vet security vendors against KPIs; ensure TAPA, C-TPAT and ISO 28001 compliance.
- Develop emergency response frameworks, run drills and liaise with law enforcement and emergency services.

7. QHSE training & awareness
- Define training matrices and inductions with HR for role certification; deliver OHS training, monthly safety campaigns, fitness checks and toolbox meetings.

8. ESG & sustainability
- Drive energy and carbon footprint reduction, waste management, environmental impact assessments, climate risk monitoring and sustainability reporting.

 

Profile

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Logistics, Security Management, or related discipline.
- Master's degree in relevant fields.
- Working knowledge of Management Systems e.g. QMS [ISO 9001], EMS [ISO 14001], and OH & S MS [ISO 45001].
- Certifications: NEBOSH IGC; ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor; IOSH Managing Safely/Chartered Membership; Certified Security Professional; TAPA Certification.
- Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, project logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Experienced in managing and implementing Integrated Management Systems.
- Minimum 10 years of QHSSE experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership roles.

Competences required:
- Leadership & people: Leadership and people management; ability to coach and manage a team; strong decision-making; ability to work under pressure.
- Communication & stakeholders: Excellent communication skills; stakeholder management; negotiation skills; regulatory engagement; executive reporting.
- Risk, security & resilience: Strategic risk management; security risk management; crisis management; business continuity management.
- Quality & assurance: Audit management; continuous improvement methodologies; change management.
- Analytical & technical: Analytical and problem-solving skills; data analytics and reporting; experience with Warehouse Management software and databases.
- Business & organization: Logistics business acumen; time management.