Compliance & Safety Lead

Jadeer Logistics Company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Alkhobar is seeking a Compliance and Safety Lead to oversee compliance management, health and safety systems, and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in ISO standards are essential, including certifications as a Lead Auditor. This position offers an opportunity to impact the company's operational integrity and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in a compliance-related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in conducting internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify compliance risks.
• Develop training programs for compliance awareness.
• Maintain the company’s certification log.

Skills

ISO standards understanding

Analytical skills

Facilitation and communication

Project management

Auditing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

GRC Certification

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Compliance and Safety Lead

Reporting Line: Compliance Manager

Location: Alkhobar

Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff awareness of compliance issues.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure cohesive compliance efforts.
• Perform investigations on compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and update policies as necessary.
• Maintain and update company’s certification log and ensure certifications remain valid.

Health & Safety

• Develop Health and Safety Management System in Accordance with ISO 45001 and get the company certified.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential Health & Safety risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• Qualify and appoint safety officers across the sites based on regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure cohesive Health and Safety efforts.
• Perform investigations on Health and Safety issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain health and safety issues log and keep it updated.

Environment

• Develop Environment Management System in Accordance with ISO 14001 and get the company certified.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential Environmental risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff awareness of Environmental issues.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure cohesive Environmental management efforts.
• Perform investigations on Environmental issues and recommend corrective actions.

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain risk register.
• Identify risk issues and record them in the register and facilitate risk management regular meeting.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and work with departments in implementing them.
• Report critical risks to management immediately for corrective & preventive actions.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Experience: proven track record in similar role.
• Methodologies: Strong understanding and practical experience with ISO standards and compliance frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze performance data and identify root cause analysis.
• Facilitating & Communication: Excellence facilitation and communication skills equipped with strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver results.
• Auditing Skills: Proficiency conducting internal audits and reporting audit findings to senior management.
• Field Experience: Experience or minimum working knowledge in the logistics industry would be advantageous.
• Certification: Hold certifications that support qualification in the field such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, GRC Certification, Risk Management Certification, etc.
• Reporting: Strong reporting capabilities, and ability to develop ad-hoc reports whenever needed.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor degree in industrial engineering, quality management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Management Information Systems, or any related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in similar role.
• English proficiency is a must.
• Willing to join within a short notice (preferred but not mandated).