Senior Manager - Health Safety & Environment

Apparel FZCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) to lead the development and implementation of robust safety management systems. This pivotal role involves driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, and advising executive leadership on HSE matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health and safety, particularly in warehouse or distribution settings, and will be responsible for managing a team of HSE professionals while collaborating with various departments to embed safety principles across operations. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in health & safety in warehouse environments.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety culture and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term HSE strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Ensure compliance with HSE laws and lead risk assessments.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Team Leadership

Sustainability Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH Certification

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job 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.
• 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

• Senior Manager - Health Safety & Environment

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