Background information about the job or company

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of our client in the Manufacturing sector, we are looking for a competent and experienced SHEQ Manager to be based in Kampala

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: To lead and implement the organization’s Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, continuous improvement, and delivery of high-quality products in line with company and industry standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

SHEQ Systems & Compliance

• Develop and implement the SHEQ management system in collaboration with the Manufacturing Manager.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve integrated systems covering:
  • Quality Management (QMS)
  • Food Safety (FSMS)
  • Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
  • Environmental Management
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies (e.g., UNBS) and stay updated on new regulations.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure product and packaging quality standards are defined, implemented, and monitored.
• Lead the development and execution of Quality Assurance programs across production and the consumer market.
• Drive Quality at Source initiatives and strengthen QA functionality.
• Oversee investigation of quality deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Facilitate root cause analysis and ensure timely closure of quality issues.
• Ensure implementation of Process Capability and continuous improvement programs.
• Collect, analyze, and report on quality data to drive improvements.

Laboratory & Technical Oversight

• Ensure Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) are implemented and maintained.
• Provide guidance on development, validation, and verification of laboratory/testing methods.
• Oversee laboratory operations, equipment, and testing standards.

Risk, Safety & Environmental Management

• Coordinate and ensure regular plant risk assessments.
• Drive a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Lead SHEQ workstreams and ensure integration into operational excellence initiatives (e.g., 5S).
• Ensure all SHEQ risks are incorporated into Capex projects.

Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure SHEQ training and inductions are conducted for all employees and stakeholders.
• Promote awareness and adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Support cross-functional teams in embedding SHEQ practices.

Consumer & Continuous Improvement Programs

• Ensure an effective Consumer Response Program is in place and functioning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across SHEQ processes.
• Lead initiatives to enhance process capability and product quality.

Budget & Leadership

• Develop and manage the annual SHEQ department budget.
• Lead, coach, and develop the SHEQ team.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and safety-driven culture.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field (e.g., Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering) from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the Beverage or FMCG sector.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of water treatment plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment, testing methods, and quality control processes.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing FSMS, QMS, and Laboratory Management Systems (LMS).
• Solid understanding of laboratory testing fundamentals and quality assurance techniques.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and interpretation skills.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and deliver assignments within defined guidelines and timelines.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism under pressure, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a strong commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement the SHEQ management system in collaboration with the Manufacturing Manager.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve integrated systems covering: Quality Management (QMS), Food Safety (FSMS), Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Environmental Management.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies (e.g., UNBS) and stay updated on new regulations.
• Ensure product and packaging quality standards are defined, implemented, and monitored.
• Lead the development and execution of Quality Assurance programs across production and the consumer market.
• Drive Quality at Source initiatives and strengthen QA functionality.
• Oversee investigation of quality deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Facilitate root cause analysis and ensure timely closure of quality issues.
• Ensure implementation of Process Capability and continuous improvement programs.
• Collect, analyze, and report on quality data to drive improvements.
• Ensure Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) are implemented and maintained.
• Provide guidance on development, validation, and verification of laboratory/testing methods.
• Oversee laboratory operations, equipment, and testing standards.
• Coordinate and ensure regular plant risk assessments.
• Drive a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Lead SHEQ workstreams and ensure integration into operational excellence initiatives (e.g., 5S).
• Ensure all SHEQ risks are incorporated into Capex projects.
• Ensure SHEQ training and inductions are conducted for all employees and stakeholders.
• Promote awareness and adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Support cross-functional teams in embedding SHEQ practices.
• Ensure an effective Consumer Response Program is in place and functioning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across SHEQ processes.
• Lead initiatives to enhance process capability and product quality.
• Develop and manage the annual SHEQ department budget.
• Lead, coach, and develop the SHEQ team.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and safety-driven culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

• Strong knowledge of water treatment plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment, testing methods, and quality control processes.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing FSMS, QMS, and Laboratory Management Systems (LMS).
• Solid understanding of laboratory testing fundamentals and quality assurance techniques.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver assignments within defined guidelines and timelines.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism under pressure, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a strong commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field (e.g., Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering) from a recognized university.