SHE Officer

As part of Mondi’s continued growth, we are establishing a new paper bag manufacturing facility in Diass, Senegal. We are now looking for a SHE Officer to join the project at an early stage and take ownership of the site’s Safety, Health and Environmental agenda. This is a unique opportunity to build the SHE management system and safety culture from the ground up, working closely with the Managing Director, the future site leadership team, contractors and the wider global Mondi SHE network.

You will be a visible and influential presence on site, supporting the construction and commissioning phases before taking a leading role in establishing safe and sustainable operations.

Your mission:

Your mission is to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for everyone on site and to minimise the environmental impact of our operations.

You will develop and implement the site SHE management system in line with Mondi standards and Senegalese legislation, with a strong focus on Zero Harm, risk prevention and continuous improvement.

- Build and implement the site SHE management system, policies, procedures and risk assessments in line with Mondi standards and relevant ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 principles.

- Take ownership of SHE activities during the construction, equipment installation, commissioning and start-up phases of the new facility.

- Identify and manage operational risks, including machinery safety, lifting and material handling, working at height, electrical work, fire prevention, chemicals, dust, noise and contractor activities.

- Establish effective systems for incident and near-miss reporting, investigation, corrective actions and continuous improvement.

- Develop emergency preparedness and response arrangements, including fire safety, first aid, evacuation and crisis management.

- Coordinate occupational health and industrial hygiene activities, including medical surveillance and workplace exposure monitoring.

- Establish environmental management practices covering waste, water, energy, emissions and chemical storage, ensuring compliance with local requirements and Mondi standards.

- Ensure contractors, visitors and new employees receive appropriate SHE induction, training and supervision.

- Build strong safety awareness across the site through safety walks, toolbox talks, training, communication and visible leadership.

- Monitor SHE performance and provide regular reporting to the site leadership and the wider Mondi SHE organisation.

- Prepare for and support internal, external, regulatory and insurer audits and inspections.

- Work closely with the wider Mondi SHE community to share best practices and continuously strengthen the site's SHE performance.

Your profile:

- A degree at Bachelor or Master level in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Engineering, Risk Management or a related field.

- At least 5 years of experience in SHE/HSE, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment such as paper, packaging, food, cement, chemicals or automotive.

- Experience working in an international organisation with structured SHE standards and reporting.

- Practical experience with risk assessment, incident investigation, contractor management, emergency preparedness and workplace safety.

- Good knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 principles and industrial environmental management.

- Experience in a greenfield project, industrial construction, equipment installation or plant start-up would be a strong advantage.

- Knowledge of Senegalese occupational health, safety and environmental legislation and local regulatory requirements.

- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and stop work where necessary.

- The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and build processes and systems from scratch.

- A hands-on and pragmatic approach, with a strong presence on the shop floor and the ability to engage employees, managers and contractors alike.

- Calmness and sound judgement when dealing with incidents or emergency situations.

- Fluent French and professional English are essential. Knowledge of Wolof would be an advantage.

- A valid driving licence and willingness to work primarily on site in Diass, approximately 50 km from Dakar.

Our offer:

- The opportunity to join Mondi at the beginning of an exciting greenfield manufacturing project in Senegal.

- A highly visible role with direct exposure to the site leadership team and the wider Mondi SHE organisation.

- The opportunity to build a SHE management system and safety culture from the ground up.

- A broad and varied scope covering construction, commissioning, production start-up, occupational health, environmental management and continuous improvement.

- An international working environment with opportunities to collaborate with Mondi colleagues and SHE professionals across West Africa and the wider Group.

- Opportunities to develop your career within Mondi as the Senegal operation grows.

- A role where your expertise will have a direct and lasting impact on the safety and sustainability of the new site.

Benefits: Learning & Development

Why join Mondi?
At Mondi, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues from around the world to solve meaningful business challenges and help shape the future of sustainable packaging and paper. We empower our people to take ownership, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, and work together to create value to our customers.

We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your international experience or take a next step in your career, you’ll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make a real difference.

Don’t meet every requirement?
We know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. We welcome talent from all backgrounds. If this role excites you and you believe you can make a difference we would encourage you to apply.

Ready to make an impact?
We’d love to hear from you.

Apply through our careers portal and take the next step in your career with Mondi. We carefully review every application and will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process.

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