Head of QHSE — Quality, Safety & Environment

Alfa Laval; Kolding; Remote; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval seeks a strategic Head of Quality, Health & Safety, and Environment (QHSE) for the Hygienic Fluid Handling unit. You will lead QHSE strategy, coordinate projects, maintain risk assessments, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement across sites globally.

You will guide managers in honoring QHSE responsibilities, ensure compliance with laws and standards, and align initiatives with Alfa Laval’s strategy, while embedding a strong risk-aware and quality-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, marine engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in QHSE or a comparable technical leadership role.
• 5-8 years of proven leadership in a large, global matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead QHSE strategy development and drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Coordinate QHSE projects, ensure best practices are shared and implemented.
• Maintain risk assessments and environmental analyses ensuring compliance.
• Develop and improve QHSE management systems, audits, KPI management, and SOPs.
• Oversee QC activities at supplier workshops and sites with QC engineers.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Quality management

Risk assessment

Audits & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or marine engineering

Job description

Alfa Laval seeks a strategic Head of Quality, Health & Safety, and Environment (QHSE) for the Hygienic Fluid Handling unit. You will lead QHSE strategy, coordinate projects, maintain risk assessments, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement across sites globally.

You will guide managers in honoring QHSE responsibilities, ensure compliance with laws and standards, and align initiatives with Alfa Laval’s strategy, while embedding a strong risk-aware and quality-driven mindset.