Senior HSE Manager Industrial site 80-100%

Michael Page International (Schweiz) AG; Zürich; Sur place; CHF 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

High-impact role

Shape HSE strategy and culture

Dynamic international environment

80-100% onsite workload

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Schweiz) AG in Zürich seeks an experienced Senior HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental activities at a large industrial site. This role combines strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and hands-on operational support with 80–100% onsite presence.

You will drive ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 initiatives, manage audits and risk assessments, and coordinate HSE training, investigations, and emergency preparedness to ensure Swiss regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HSE experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss HSE regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Fluent and professional English; ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.

Responsabilités

• Own flagship ISO 45001 certification project and advance ISO 14001 readiness and HSE maturity.
• Ensure Swiss HSE regulatory compliance and liaison with authorities.
• Define and execute HSE strategy, objectives, KPIs and improvement roadmap.
• Coordinate risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives to reduce incidents and occupational risks.
• Manage contractor safety and site procedures.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses.
• Oversee corrective and preventive action plans and monitor effectiveness.
• Coordinate internal and external HSE audits and support certification processes.
• Manage environmental programmes, reporting and monitoring.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programmes and awareness initiatives.
• Advise site leadership on HSE matters; support emergency preparedness and crisis management.
• Contribute to group-wide HSE initiatives and best-practice sharing.

Connaissances

HSE management

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Training & awareness

Communication

Incident investigations

Description du poste

Senior HSE Manager (a) Industrial site 80-100%

We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager (a) to lead Health, Safety and Environmental activities at a large industrial and logistics site. This senior-level role combines strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, ISO management systems ownership, and hands-on operational support to continuously improve safety and environmental performance. 100% onsite presence required.

Description

• Take ownership of the site's flagship ISO 45001 certification project while advancing ISO 14001 readiness and overall HSE maturity.
  
• Ensure compliance with Swiss HSE legislation and act as the primary contact for authorities, including SUVA, labour inspectorates, and environmental agencies.
  
• Define and execute the site's HSE strategy, objectives, KPIs, and improvement roadmap
• Coordinate risk assessments and implement effective mitigation measures
• Drive proactive safety initiatives to reduce incidents and occupational risks
• Manage contractor safety and ensure compliance with site procedures
• Lead or support incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis
• Oversee corrective and preventive action plans and monitor effectiveness
• Coordinate internal and external HSE audits and support certification processes
• Manage environmental programmes, reporting, and performance monitoring
• Act as key contact for authorities, inspectors, and external stakeholders
• Develop and deliver HSE training programmes and awareness initiatives
• Advise site leadership and management teams on HSE matters
• Support emergency preparedness, crisis management, and response exercises
• Contribute to group-wide HSE initiatives, reporting, and best-practice sharing

Profile

• 5+ years of HSE experience within industrial, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar environments
• Strong expertise in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Solid understanding of Swiss HSE regulations and compliance requirements
• Proven experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive behavioural change across all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication, training, and leadership skills
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent and professional English language skills

Offer

• High-impact role with significant visibility
• Opportunity to shape HSE strategy and culture
• Dynamic international environment
• Flexible workload between 80% and 100%

• International (Schweiz) AG
  Sihlstrasse 37
  8001 Zürich