QHSE Leader: Quality, Safety & Environment

C41708 Alfa Laval Kolding A/S; Kolding; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a strategic Head of Quality, Health & Safety, and Environment (QHSE) for Business Unit Hygienic Fluid Handling in Denmark. You will lead continuous improvements, develop robust QHSE strategies, and drive organizational change to embed QHSE values in daily operations.

You will coordinate QHSE activities, maintain risk assessments, drive audits and KPI management, and guide managers in fulfilling QHSE responsibilities while fostering a culture of safety and environmental

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 experience, with a strong track record of delivering measurable results.
• Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), relevant standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and drive QHSE strategies and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of QHSE performance through a unified vision, strengthens governance, builds organizational capabilities, and fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate QHSE projects and activities, ensuring best practices are identified, shared, and implemented across the organization.
• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and environmental analyses, ensuring full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and internal standards.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve QHSE management systems, with a strong focus on audits, KPI’s management, training, competence development, SOPs, and process improvements.
• Oversee quality control activities at supplier workshops, factories, and sites, directly managing QC engineers to ensure all equipment meets contractual and industry standards.
• Support and guide managers in fulfilling their QHSE responsibilities while strengthening a culture of quality, health, safety, and environmental awareness across the organisation.
• Ensure all customer QHSE requirements are clearly understood and consistently met.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in all QHSE areas, with a strong focus on preventing injuries, occupational illnesses, and minimizing environmental impact in line with Alfa Laval’s strategy.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Risk assessment

Audits & compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master in engineering/related field

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a strategic Head of Quality, Health & Safety, and Environment (QHSE) for Business Unit Hygienic Fluid Handling in Denmark. You will lead continuous improvements, develop robust QHSE strategies, and drive organizational change to embed QHSE values in daily operations.

You will coordinate QHSE activities, maintain risk assessments, drive audits and KPI management, and guide managers in fulfilling QHSE responsibilities while fostering a culture of safety and environmental