EHS Senior Associate

Overview:

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa’s food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region.

Guiding Vision and Regional Impact

PepsiCo’s vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers.

Empowering Our People and Communities

Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa.

This role is to be re-evaluated to create adequate focus on Head Offcie EHS. Role has been vacant & requires focus given the move to the CFC HO.
The purpose of this job is to drive the Environmental Health & Safety performance excellence with regards to culture & compliance to PepsiCo standards & local regulations across Head Office departments. Building & embed an EHS culture by raising awareness, engagement & ownership of relevant stakeholders & all HO employees.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure HO compliance to GEHSMS, Pepsico standards and local safety regulations. C, E
• Develop & ensure implementation of all required EHS policies & EHS work practices within the HO C, E
• Define & implement planned EHS inspections across all the EHS levels on regular intervals & report findings & action plans on myEHS. E
• Ensure with key stakeholders (HR, Facilities, Security, tenants etc.) changes are managed under adequate Management of Change (MoC) to ensure compliance with Pep EHS standards. I, C
• Investigate root causes of incidents including all injuries & illness occurring across Head Office. Identify adequate corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrence. Ensure incidents are properly & timely reported according to Pepsico standard. C, E
• Lead implementation of EHS programs, processes & policies across HO including:
  • Partner with HR team to manage new hires onboarding.
  • Lead & update the risk assessment & task hazard analysis on annual basis.
• Define adequate EHS working practices. D, I
• Identify all potential emergency situations. Liase with all functions across HO to develop emergency response, business continuity & contingency plans. Follow up on implementation of emergency provisions & conducting the required emergency drills. I, C
• Identify, align & spend EHS budget for HO (Opex & Capex) to mitigate/eliminate EHS risks & ensure consistent financial performance versus AOP. D, I
• Liase with PPGA to conduct communications with external EHS governmental parties related to DCs such as Labour Office, Civil Defense & Environmental Protection Agency. C, E

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience in a similar industry is required
• Professional EHS certification is preferred
• Functional EHS knowledge in local & international regulatory requirements, EHS technical aspects (safety, industrial hygiene, environmental), risk management, behavior-based safety, training, auditing / program review, regulatory agency enforcement, vendor / consultant management, business knowledge required
• Bachelor of Science / Engineering is preferred
• Fluent Arabic & English is required
• Computer skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office (powerpoint, excel, etc.)
• Change management experience
• Highly analytical
• Proven track record in driving cultural change in EHS
• Ability to work cross-functionally, drive & achieve results through others
• Excellent analytical & reporting skills
• Strong internal & external communicator, influencer & negotiator
• Ability to set & prioritize short & medium term objectives as well as long-term strategy