Job Description
Job Title:  SHEQ Specialist
Req ID:  49051
Job Location (Short):  Richards Bay, ZAF
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Exciting Opportunity at Danfoss Power Solutions in Richards Bay! Join Danfoss Power Solutions, a global leader in innovative engineering solutions, as our SHEQ Specialist in Richards Bay. Drive Safety and Quality initiatives, manage projects, enhance safety practices, and ensure OSHA compliance. Be part of a dynamic team in a company dedicated to engineering excellence! 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Adhere to QMS Standards: Ensure compliance with Danfoss Quality Management System guidelines.
  • Manage Customer Feedback: Handle feedback, report issues, and resolve them promptly.
  • Implement Quality Solutions: Address concerns through structured problem-solving with stakeholders.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives for quality enhancement and operational efficiency.
  • Develop Quality Processes: Collaborate on procedures to meet quality targets.
  • Lead Corrective Actions: Implement prompt corrective actions for quality issues.
  • Communicate Effectively: Keep internal and external stakeholders informed on quality performance.
  • Manage QEHS Functions: Improve KPIs related to Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety metrics.
  • Ensure Safety Compliance: Uphold safety regulations and standards.
  • Oversee Safety Policies: Develop and monitor safety and environmental policies.
  • Promote Safety Culture: Encourage safety awareness through training and campaigns. 

What We're Looking For

  • Qualification in Quality/Safety is preferred.
  • At least 3 years in a Quality/Safety role within a plant-manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and demanding environment, are required.
  • Extensive experience in leading/facilitating complex 8Ds.
  • Self-driven professional capable of setting direction with peers for a Quality and Safety Roadmap.
  • Experience/knowledge of OSHA, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001.
  • Experience/knowledge of behavior-based safety principles and practices. Workers’ compensation, incident management, and root cause investigation experience.
  • Fluency in English is a must. 

What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits like  annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.