HSE & Facilities Manager

Coesia; Kaiseraugst; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Coesia is seeking an experienced HSE & Facilities Manager to ensure compliance with Swiss, EU, and Coesia HSE requirements and certifications. You will collaborate with the General Manager, develop policies, lead risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement across facilities and operations.

You will oversee HSE programs, audits, training, and reporting while coordinating with Coesia Group on sustainability objectives and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HSE, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Facility Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of HSE experience in manufacturing, machinery, automation, engineering, or similar industries.
• Experience with ISO management systems, certification projects, and field-service environments.
• Multinational company experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss and European HSE regulations.
• Expertise in risk assessment, incident investigation, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Strong leadership, communication, training, and project management skills.
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach with high integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal, customer, and Group HSE requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor HSE KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, awareness programs, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Support project, site, and field-service activities from an HSE perspective.
• Serve as the primary HSE contact for Coesia Group.
• Prepare HSE reports, KPI dashboards, and support Group audits and improvement initiatives.
• Lead implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Coordinate internal, certification, and surveillance audits.
• Manage documentation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability targets.
• Monitor waste, energy, emissions, and hazardous materials management.
• Support local and Group environmental reporting.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Leadership

Training

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE/Environmental Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Rotzinger Transver is a leading organization headquartered in Kaiseraugst and Altendorf, Switzerland.

As a key player in product flow control, buffering, distribution, and conveying solutions, we specialize in the food, confectionery, and packaging industries. Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative systems designed to ensure reliable product handling, stable line performance, and efficient connection between processing and packaging operations. With modular, scalable, and hygienic solutions, we help customers reduce product losses, minimize downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about Rotzinger Transver and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.rotzingertransver.com.

Rotzinger Transver is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

The HSE & Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with Swiss, EU, and Coesia Group HSE requirements, fostering a strong safety culture, and supporting the achievement and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. The role acts as the main interface with Coesia Group on HSE matters and reports to the General Manager.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal, customer, and Group HSE requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor HSE KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, awareness programs, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Support project, site, and field-service activities from an HSE perspective.
• Serve as the primary HSE contact for Coesia Group.
• Ensure alignment with Group standards, reporting requirements, and sustainability objectives.
• Prepare HSE reports, KPI dashboards, and support Group audits and improvement initiatives.
• Lead implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Coordinate internal, certification, and surveillance audits.
• Manage documentation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability targets.
• Monitor waste, energy, emissions, and hazardous materials management.
• Support local and Group environmental reporting.

Facilities Management (second-stage implementation, reporting to Head of Operations)

• Oversee facilities, utilities, infrastructure, security systems, and maintenance activities.
• Manage contractors, facility projects, budgets, and statutory compliance.
• Support workplace improvements, renovations, and expansions.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in HSE, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Facility Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of HSE experience in manufacturing, machinery, automation, engineering, or similar industries.
• Experience with ISO management systems, certification projects, and field-service environments.
• Multinational company experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss and European HSE regulations.
• Expertise in risk assessment, incident investigation, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Strong leadership, communication, training, and project management skills.
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach with high integrity and accountability.

Join the Team!

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.