HSE Manager

Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Permanent
Full Job Description
Requisition ID 41618
Position Type FT Permanent
Recruiter #LI-CST1
Posting Type LI

About Jeddah
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role

The HSE Manager will be responsible to ensure the overall Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) aspect at Kerry's Jeddah manufacturing site. You will drive proactive HSE programs to ensure the safety of employees through the continuous improvement of OSH standards and through good governance and compliance with HSE regulations and all statutory requirements in relation to Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental aspects.

Work Location: 2nd Industrial City - Jeddah

Reporting to: Factory Manager
Key Responsibilities

Provide HSE technical advice and oversee HSE management at our Jeddah manufacturing site
Promote a positive HSE culture, and raise HSE profile, competence and awareness by arranging relevant training and communicating the necessary information and statistics
Support the site to identify hazards and conduct risk assessments and advise on appropriate risk management techniques
Monitor progress against established KPIs and targets and support sites in meeting the goals and targets in sustainability and HSE
Support sites to implement regional policies, programs, and procedures and where necessary conduct training as part of the implementation
Establish, implement and maintain a site HSE management system compliant to global, regional, customers and ISO14001 & ISO45001 Standards
Advise site on HSE legislations and communicate applicable regulations that must be complied and support in compliance
Develop and deliver HSE training, education and awareness campaigns in support of policies and/or initiatives
Participate/lead in incident investigations and review investigation findings for accuracy, identification of root causes and appropriate corrective/preventive actions
Report incidents to local authorities and internally to the Group in a timely manner
Act as the contact person to communicate and liaise with authorities on all regulatory matters such as reporting, requests for information, site visits, etc.
Establish an updated emergency response plan (ERP) and arrange for training for members of IMT and ERT
Plan and organize regular emergency exercises including joint exercises with external emergency services
Communicate and share lessons from HSE incidents that impact all company operations in a timely, thorough, and effective manner
Act as the Secretariat to the site HSE Committee
Qualifications and skills

Degree in Engineering, Safety, Health & Environmental Science or another relevant discipline with 5-7 years relevant work experience in an HSE role; prior experience in Food / Pharmaceutical industries will be an advantage, but not required
OSHA Certified, and/or in possession of a NEBOSH, UK Certification
Excellent knowledge and Experience in Health and Safety and Environmental issues
Proven ability to assess and improve existing systems and processes with strong project management abilities – must have a proven track record of managing multiple projects to successful completion
Ability to manage change as directed by the company or legislation
Experience with ISO14001/ISO45001
Management/liaison with both staff and the insurance companies regarding claims

Competencies Required:

An excellent communicator in English and Arabic (both oral and written), capable of conveying ideas and concepts, and making formal presentations
Ability to work independently and have little need for close management supervision and direction
Must possess strong organizational and technical skills, a real passion for their work, and the drive to get the job done
Ability to persuade and influence others effectively