HSE Officer

Matna Foods Limited is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.

Matna’s operations are anchored on strong process discipline, rigorous quality control, safety standards, and operational excellence required to meet demanding global specifications. By combining advanced processing technology, deep agricultural linkages, and skilled professionals, the company consistently delivers reliable, high-grade starch for a wide range of food and industrial applications.

Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, Matna’s products remain highly competitive across domestic and export markets. The company’s growth has been guided by visionary leadership and a strong belief in the potential of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain—earning industry recognition, including the CBN Export Category Best SMEEIS Entrepreneur Award.

At Matna, we are committed to building a high-performance culture that attracts, develops, and empowers talented professionals who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and innovation—creating an environment where ideas thrive, and standards are continually raised.

We are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about socio-economic development through agricultural and Agro-allied investments

The HSE Officer will support the implementation and continuous improvement of MATNA Foods’ Health, Safety and Environmental management systems across manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, and other operational areas. The role will ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation, company policies, food safety requirements, and industry best practices while promoting a strong safety culture and reducing workplace risks, incidents, and environmental impacts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures, standards, and safe work practices across operational locations.

• Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and safety audits.

• Identify hazards and recommend practical corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, housekeeping, and other safety requirements.

• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and support root-cause analysis.

• Maintain accurate HSE records, incident reports, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.

• Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety training, emergency drills, and awareness programmes for employees and contractors.

• Support environmental management initiatives covering waste management, pollution prevention, chemical handling, energy conservation, and responsible resource utilisation.

• Promote safe chemical handling, storage, labelling, and disposal practices in line with approved procedures.

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Logistics, and HR teams to address HSE risks.

• Support compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality, and regulatory requirements applicable to food manufacturing operations.

• Participate in internal and external HSE audits and support implementation of audit recommendations.

• Provide regular HSE performance reports, highlighting key risks, incidents, trends, and improvement opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, Industrial Safety, Science, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 2–4 years’ relevant HSE experience, preferably within FMCG, food manufacturing, agro-processing, manufacturing, or industrial operations.

• Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, NISP, or equivalent is an advantage.

• Practical experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, workplace inspections, emergency preparedness, and HSE training.

• Working knowledge of Nigerian HSE legislation, regulatory requirements, and relevant international safety standards.

• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, HACCP, GMP, and food safety principles is an advantage.

• Strong report-writing, documentation, communication, and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard HSE reporting tools.

• Competitive Compensation.

• 5-day workweek.

• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Training Programs

• Growth and Development

• Mentoring and Counseling

Office base: Ondo State