HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

Hybrid position in Campinas (Brazil), Guatemala City (Guatemala), or Querétaro (Mexico) ;

JOB CONTEXT
The Managing Director and the HSE Manager have a joint responsibility for hiring, firing, target setting and appraisal of the HSE Managers.
The level of the role HSE Manager relates to size and complexity of the entity. The HSE Manager is a seasoned expert with strong leadership skills, deep understanding of regulations, and effective communication.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Leadership:
Build trust and confidence and collaboration within the organization. ;
Build and execute leadership.
Lead by example. Role model safety behavior and actively reinforce the creation of a safe behavioural culture.
Shows a strong dedication to employee involvement, team building, diversity, and inclusion.
HSE Strategy, Policy, Plans & Standards
Align the HSE strategy with the global HSE strategy and support the local management in developing the regional HSE strategic roadmaps and objectives.
Build a sustainable HSE commitment, awareness, knowledge, behaviors and engagement of the regional management and employees.
Formulates the HSE year plans, budgets, annual objectives and HSE goals for the entity, and, after approval, ensures the execution thereof
Coordinate the BU Council and Quarterly Management reviews ;
Build a sustainable HSE commitment, awareness, knowledge, behaviors and engagement of the business management and employees.
Manages the deployment of new or changed policies, programs and standards and practices, follows through to coordinate 100% implementation
Risk management, Inspection & Audits
Plan, prepare and conduct internal safety inspections and assessments.
Enhance experience sharing by promoting the exchange of resources and support. ;
Investment / De-investment projects:
Provide support to major projects, mergers and acquisitions on, complex shutdown activities, or major modifications. ;
People management
Responsible for building a team of qualified HSE to support the local sites. ;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related regional or global HSE role ;
Advanced Spanish and English ;

Preferred qualification:
o A bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
o Chartered Member of IOSH / Certified Safety Professional (CSP) / Senior Safety Specialist (HVK) or equivalent
o At least 8 years of strong environmental and or safety experience in the manufacturing operations
o Strong Leadership and a passion for Safety.
o Confirmed ability to deliver processes effectively to optimize business resources.
o Self-driven with a determination to get things done despite obstacles.
o Strong Analytical and ability to think critically.
o Strong project management skills
o Ability to develop and implement HSE policies and procedures
o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
o Communication and persuasion skills [interpersonal skills]
o Strong business acumen and the ability to partner and communicate effectively with employees and business counterparts.