HSE Manager

Proforce Industries Limited was incorporated in 2008 as a total defence solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection. The company’s focus is on the delivery of confidence in protective mobility. We have developed a vibrant market for security and mobile protective products within Nigeria and Africa. PROFORCE has exploited its deep technical know-how to produce outstanding armored products for Government Agencies, Corporate Bodies, Diplomatic Communities and Private individuals within Nigeria and Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Manager

Location: No1, Akaka Road, Ode Remo - Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time ​

Industry: Automotive & Defence Manufacturing. ​Position Overview ​Proforce Defence is seeking an experienced, proactive, and result-oriented HSE Manager to lead and oversee our Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems at our manufacturing facility in Ode Remo, Ogun State. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing occupational safety standards, environmental management protocols, risk assessments, and compliance strategies tailored to heavy automotive assembly, structural fabrication, defense manufacturing, and armored vehicle production. ​Key Responsibilities ​HSE Strategy & Management System Implementation: Design, execute, and continually improve the company's HSE framework in line with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards. ​Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA): Conduct comprehensive safety audits, job safety analyses (JSA), and risk assessments across vehicle assembly lines, welding shops, paint booths, and heavy machinery operations. ​Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Oversight: Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and national environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., NESREA, Ogun State Ministry of Environment, Federal Ministry of Labour). ​Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into workplace accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents; implement robust corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA). ​Engineering Safety Controls: Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate safety-by-design principles, machine guarding, ergonomics, ventilation control (paint shops), and hazardous material storage (fuels, solvents, explosives/armored plating materials). ​HSE Training & Emergency Preparedness: Design and deliver comprehensive HSE training programs, tool-box talks, fire safety drills, and emergency evacuation plans for all factory workforce levels. ​HSE Auditing & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report key HSE performance indicators (KPIs) to executive management and external regulatory bodies.