Health and Safety Supervisor
Job summary
We are looking for a hands-on Health & Safety Supervisor to lead workplace safety, compliance, and employee welfare initiatives across our factory. Reporting to the Compliance Assistant Manager and working closely with the HR and Housekeeping teams, you will ensure legal and brand compliance, strengthen safety culture, support worker wellbeing, and maintain audit readiness (WRAP/SMETA). As MGIL expands its facilities and workforce, you will also support the development of scalable H&S and environmental systems for our new factory areas and contribute to sustainability and EDGE-aligned initiatives. This is a floor-based, operational role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems on the ground and working closely with teams. Responsibilities The H&S Supervisor plays a pivotal role, supporting workplace safety, employee’s welfare and engagement in a fast-paced garment manufacturing environment. This middle-management position ensures regulatory and social compliance, promotes employee wellbeing, and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities
Health, safety & compliance
- Implement and monitor HSES procedures aligned with Ghana law and internationalstandards
- Conduct daily audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
- Track and close corrective actions
- Lead safety training and awareness programs
- Maintain readiness for audits and certifications (WRAP, customer standards)
- Support factory expansion projects by implementing H&S, environmental, and sustainability standards in new expansion buildings and processes (EDGE certification)
Employee welfare & culture
- Support Workers Committee and grievance mechanisms
- Promote respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace practices
- Coordinate first aid, wellness initiatives, and health records
Qualifications & Attributes
- Diploma/Degree in H&S, Environmental Health, HR, or related field
- 3–5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (garment preferred)
- Knowledge of Ghana labour law and social compliance standards
- Experience with audits, investigations, and reporting
- Strong Excel and communication skills
- Comfortable training large groups
- Practical, hands-on, and visible on the factory floor
- Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Able to influence teams and drive accountability
- Trustworthy and respectful with sensitive matters
- Passionate about worker wellbeing and ethical manufacturing
How to apply
- Start date : asap
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
- Please apply with a resume and specific cover letter
- Only complete applications with accurate reference will be considered and only the most qualified candidates will be short-listed for interview.
- We are an equal opportunity employer, recruiting talents from Africa and all over the world, both women and men are highly encouraged to apply. Yet this specific position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Ghana, as the role is intended for local recruitment only.
Location: Koforidua
Salary: Attractive
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