Senior Manager - Health Safety & Environment

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Senior Manager – HSE to drive health, safety, and environmental initiatives. This role involves strategic leadership, compliance management, and fostering a proactive safety culture across operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HSE, particularly in warehouse environments, and will be responsible for developing policies, managing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in health & safety.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HSE management systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE laws and regulations.
• Manage and mentor a team of HSE professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Compliance

Safety Culture

Environmental Stewardship

Job description

Description

The Senior Manager – HSE is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s health, safety, and environmental management systems. This role sets strategic direction, drives a proactive safety culture, ensures legal and regulatory compliance, and provides leadership in reducing risk across all operations. The position acts as a key advisor to executive leadership on all HSE matters

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HSE Leadership:

• Develop and execute long-term HSE strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Champion a culture of safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship at all levels of the organization.

Policy & System Development:

• Oversee the design, rollout, and governance of robust HSE policies, programs, and systems.
• Ensure integration of HSE management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001) across sites and functions

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable HSE laws, regulations, and standards.
• Lead enterprise-level risk assessments and facilitate implementation of control measures to reduce operational risks.

Incident Management and Reporting:

• Supervise investigations of critical incidents, ensure root cause analysis is conducted, and drive systemic corrective actions.
• Report key HSE metrics and trends to senior leadership and regulatory bodies as required.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage and mentor a team of HSE professionals across various levels
• Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and succession planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Liaise with external agencies, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments (operations, HR, engineering) to embed HSE principles in all business functions.

Audit and Performance Monitoring:

• Oversee internal and third-party HSE audits and inspections, ensuring action plans are implemented.
• Monitor performance through KPIs, dashboards, and benchmarking data to drive improvement.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Lead development of emergency response plans and crisis management protocols.
• Ensure readiness through simulations, drills, and post-incident evaluations.

Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives:

• Drive sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, emissions control, and resource efficiency.
• Ensure alignment with environmental standards and corporate ESG goals.

Budget and Resource Planning:

• Prepare and manage the HSE department’s annual budget.
• Ensure adequate allocation of resources to support safety programs and compliance initiatives

Desired Experience
The ideal Senior Manager - HSE should have 15-20 years of experience in health & safety. Prior experience working in a warehouse or distribution center environment in a similar role or related position is preferred