Environment Health Safety & Sustainability Coordinator

Capwell Industries Limited (henceforth referred to as CIL) started its operations in 1999 with a modern maize milling factory in Thika. It manufactures high quality flour, rice pulses and porridges, using the best processes and technologies available. CIL has since diversified its operations to rice milling, porridge milling, packaging of wheat flour and distribution of fruit juice

Environment Health Safety & Sustainability Coordinator

Job Purpose

• The EHS & Sustainability Coordinator will co-ordinate Capwell’s health and safety management systems and advice on compliance with health and safety legislation across all Capwell services and departments, in line with Capwell’s core values and strategy. In this critical role, the EHS & Sustainability Coordinator will advise the leadership team, foster a strong safety culture, and inspire positive behavioral changes throughout the site.

• The role requires good communication and organizational skills and the ability able to work on one’s own initiative as well as part of a team. The ability to prepare reports and other information as required is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfil Competent Person Duties: Act as the designated “Competent Person” for safety at Capwell ensuring the prevention of risks and the protection of safety, health, and welfare at work. Ensure that all records are properly maintained

• Promote a Health & Safety Culture: Foster a culture where health and safety are core values for all employees, contractors, and visitors by encouraging integration of health and safety practices into all activities. Lead H&S training sessions that empower employees to take responsibility for safety. Drive continuous improvement in Safety practices and help the company achieve industry-leading accreditations.

• Health & Safety Point of Contact: Serve as the primary advisor and contact for health and safety-related matters within the organisation, supporting both management and staff.

• Manage Health & Safety Systems: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the health and safety management system, including relevant internal platforms, including the Safety Management Committee

• Policy and Procedure Compliance: Ensure all health and safety policies, procedures, and documentation (e.g., Safety Statement) comply with legal and organisational standards, supporting efficient operations aligned with core values.

• Risk Assessments and Emergency Planning: Oversee health and safety risk assessments, including specific cases (e.g., DOSH assessments, pregnancy-related risks), and ensure robust emergency planning procedures are in place.