ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) COORDINATOR @ MKWAWA LEAF TOBACCO LIMITED
The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator at Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited (MLTL) is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the comprehensive EHS systems across the company's operations in Morogoro. The primary objective of this position is to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations by aligning organizational performance with national legal requirements, industry standards, and customer-driven sustainability initiatives. The coordinator will focus on risk management, system implementation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the workplace to protect both employees and the environment.
Key duties involve maintaining an up-to-date national EHS legal register, leading the execution of on-site compliance programs, and developing EHS team capabilities through professional development and performance management. The role also requires close collaboration with operational departments to conduct gap analyses against customer requirements and implement corrective action plans. Additionally, the coordinator will promote resource conservation, monitor climate change regulatory updates, and ensure that environmental effluent discharge meets legal standards, contributing to the overall sustainability goals and operational excellence of the organization.
Key duties involve maintaining an up-to-date national EHS legal register, leading the execution of on-site compliance programs, and developing EHS team capabilities through professional development and performance management. The role also requires close collaboration with operational departments to conduct gap analyses against customer requirements and implement corrective action plans. Additionally, the coordinator will promote resource conservation, monitor climate change regulatory updates, and ensure that environmental effluent discharge meets legal standards, contributing to the overall sustainability goals and operational excellence of the organization.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years’ EHS management experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, or agro-processing.
Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 14001:2015 or ISO 45001:2018 or NOSA preferred.
Strong leadership capability in multicultural and multilingual environments.
Proven experience with ISO or NOSA-based EHS management systems.
Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive risk registers and mitigation controls.
Proficiency in analyzing cost, budget, and EHS performance data to improve outcomes.
Excellent communication skills for reporting to management and building professional networks.
Deep knowledge of Tanzanian national EHS legal frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to implement sustainability and customer-driven compliance programs.
Postgraduate qualification in a related field is an added advantage.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines for compliance reporting.