Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the HSE Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 10-year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Mkuranga Plant as HSE Manager.

Responsibilities or duties

HSE Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards at the workplace to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards. The role aims to create a safe workplace, minimize risks, prevent accidents, and promote environmental sustainability across all operations.

What you’ll be doing:

Health & Safety Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs to align with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE laws, regulations, and standards specific to the manufacturing sector (e.g., OSHA & ISO).
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments for manufacturing processes, machinery and materials.
• Evaluate and improve safety measures for new manufacturing equipment or processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify potential safety risks during production, machine operation, and maintenance.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor safety performance and ensure continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.
• Lead accidents, incidents, and near-miss investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Oversee the safety of hazardous materials handling and storage (e.g., chemicals, flammables).
• Ensure emergency response plans are in place, updated, and tested regularly.
• Coordinate with department heads to integrate HSE requirements into daily operation.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe practices, equipment, or conditions within manufacturing facilities.

Environmental Management:

• Ensure environmental compliance with relevant legislation and company objectives.
• Monitor waste management, pollution control, emissions, and resource conservation practices.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices in the workplace.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments when necessary.

Training & Awareness:

• Develop and deliver HSE training, inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness programs.
• Develop and deliver targeted HSE training programs for operators, technicians, and supervisors, including PPE use, machine safety, and hazard communication.
• Promote a strong safety culture among employees and contractors through toolbox talks, workshops, and safety campaigns.
• Advise managers and employees on safe work practices and legal requirements.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track KPIs such as incident rates, lost time injuries, training completion, and audit findings.
• Prepare and present monthly HSE performance reports to management, including metrics such as incident rates, safety violations, and environmental KPIs.
• Analyze HSE data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, external auditors, and clients on HSE matters.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, audits, and training sessions.

Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead and mentor HSE officers.
• Support management in setting HSE goals and performance targets.
• Participate in management meetings and provide strategic HSE guidance.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO-related documentation to ensure compliance with relevant standards in line with Documentation Coordinator.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets certification requirements.

HSE Budget:

• Create and manage the annual HSE budget, ensuring alignment with company priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Track and analyze budget performance, providing regular updates and recommendations for adjustments.

Qualifications or requirements

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you. If you have experience and qualification in the following areas is added advantage:

Experience needed

• Proven experience of 6 years in Manufacturing industry or a similar.
• Proven experience in HSE management, budgeting, and ISO standards.
• Excellent risk assessment and incident investigation skills.

Any other provided details

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certification in HSE or Safety Management is preferred (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving Skills
• Conduct oneself in accordance with Knauf’s code of conduct.
• Adhere to all safety, health and environment regulations.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs to align with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE laws, regulations, and standards specific to the manufacturing sector (e.g., OSHA & ISO).
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments for manufacturing processes, machinery and materials.
• Evaluate and improve safety measures for new manufacturing equipment or processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify potential safety risks during production, machine operation, and maintenance.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor safety performance and ensure continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.
• Lead accidents, incidents, and near-miss investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Oversee the safety of hazardous materials handling and storage (e.g., chemicals, flammables).
• Ensure emergency response plans are in place, updated, and tested regularly.
• Coordinate with department heads to integrate HSE requirements into daily operation.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe practices, equipment, or conditions within manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure environmental compliance with relevant legislation and company objectives.
• Monitor waste management, pollution control, emissions, and resource conservation practices.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices in the workplace.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments when necessary.
• Develop and deliver HSE training, inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness programs.
• Develop and deliver targeted HSE training programs for operators, technicians, and supervisors, including PPE use, machine safety, and hazard communication.
• Promote a strong safety culture among employees and contractors through toolbox talks, workshops, and safety campaigns.
• Advise managers and employees on safe work practices and legal requirements.
• Track KPIs such as incident rates, lost time injuries, training completion, and audit findings.
• Prepare and present monthly HSE performance reports to management, including metrics such as incident rates, safety violations, and environmental KPIs.
• Analyze HSE data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, external auditors, and clients on HSE matters.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, audits, and training sessions.
• Lead and mentor HSE officers.
• Support management in setting HSE goals and performance targets.
• Participate in management meetings and provide strategic HSE guidance.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO-related documentation to ensure compliance with relevant standards in line with Documentation Coordinator.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets certification requirements.
• Create and manage the annual HSE budget, ensuring alignment with company priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Track and analyze budget performance, providing regular updates and recommendations for adjustments.

• Risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Leadership abilities
• Problem Solving Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certification in HSE or Safety Management is preferred (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).