Job Description

About the role
Burn is looking for a n EHS Manager who will be responsible for developing and enforcing policies that ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant factory. They will be tasked with assessing and mitigating risks, conducting audits, and leading initiatives to meet regulatory and sustainability standards. Additionally, they coordinate safety training, manage incident responses, and serve as the key liaison with government and regulatory bodies.
Duties and Responsibilities

Design and deliver EHS&S policies, procedures and management systems.
Conduct risk assessment process (FMEA, Health and Safety risks, Environmental aspects, and impacts) to mitigate risk.
Conduct and respond to health and safety assessment/analysis in the plant to minimise health and safety risks.
Establish the correct and safe methods of operations across the company by routinely reviewing safety and sustainability results with plant personnel to maximise facility performance.
Come up and ensure compliance with the appropriate OSHA standards to be applied in use of the company assets.
Advise management on appropriate measures and standards for the safety of company assets and resources.
Coordinate and communicate findings of internal and external audits to management, and ensure conformance is addressed and corrected according to schedule.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Coordinate and oversee the performance of security teams attached to Burn facilities and Burn assets
Liaise/Point person on matters to do with EHS&S both internally and externally (NEMA, county government well as Central government)
Any other duties are directed by the supervisor

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field
5–8 years of experience in EHS roles, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial capacity
Relevant EHS&S Certifications.
Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or energy sectors is highly preferred
Familiarity with EHS&S software systems.
Strong understanding of EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001)
Ability to design and implement policies and procedures in line with local and international standards.
Skilled in developing and maintaining environmental and safety compliance programs

Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

About BURN

BURN is working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves.

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa.

Our team – half of whom are women – produces and sells over 200,000 stoves per month at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

The company was founded by CEO Peter Scott, who is recognised as the global leader in cookstove commercialisation. BURN has received recognition for its cutting-edge innovation and environmental & social impact from, among others Bloomberg New Energy Finance Award, Global Leap Awards, and Ashden International.

BURN is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating the best workplace in the world. Visit BURN/careers if you would like to be part of a world-class team that is committed to making positive, measurable change for people, forests, and the climate.

Industry

Consulting & Advisory

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Ruiru, Kiambu, KE

Year Founded

2011

Website

burnstoves.com

Social Media