About the Role
Proforce Limited is a premier total defence solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection, delivering confidence in protective mobility across Africa. We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and result-oriented HSE Manager to lead and oversee our Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ode Remo, Ogun State. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and enforcing occupational safety standards, environmental management protocols, risk assessments, and compliance strategies tailored to heavy automotive assembly, structural fabrication, defense manufacturing, and armored vehicle production.
Key Responsibilities- Design, execute, and continually improve the company's HSE framework in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Conduct comprehensive safety audits, job safety analyses, and risk assessments across vehicle assembly lines, welding shops, paint booths, and heavy machinery operations.
- Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and national environmental and occupational health regulations including NESREA and Ogun State Ministry of Environment.
- Lead investigations into workplace accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents while implementing robust corrective and preventive action plans.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety-by-design principles, machine guarding, ergonomics, ventilation control, and hazardous material storage.
- Design and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs, tool-box talks, fire safety drills, and emergency evacuation plans for the factory workforce.
- Track, analyze, and report key HSE performance indicators to executive management and external regulatory bodies.
- B.Sc. or HND in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate or Diploma, ISPON membership, and ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification.
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of HSE leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity within automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, structural fabrication, or defense industry plants.
- Deep technical expertise in industrial and automotive safety engineering, chemical and hazardous material management, and environmental waste engineering.
- Strong leadership, technical writing, incident analysis, emergency management, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Health insurance coverage and medical benefits for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning within the defence and manufacturing sector.
- Dynamic, safety-first work environment contributing to national security and industrial growth in Nigeria.