Senior QHSE Manager

Zadient; Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac; Remote; EUR 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zadient is seeking an experienced QHSE leader to build and run the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment function at our Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac site. You will shape policies, KPIs, and reporting, driving industrial risk control and regulatory compliance across projects and equipment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, risk assessments, and preparation for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 in a growing, industrial startup setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or QHSE or related field.
• Solid experience in a QHSE role within an industrial environment.
• English proficiency required; knowledge of French regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the site QHSE policy.
• Build the QHSE function, processes, KPIs, and reporting.
• Identify and control industrial risks across processes and equipment.
• Ensure ICPE compliance and regulatory monitoring.
• Prepare audits and liaise with authorities.
• Lead certifications ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Pragmatism

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or QHSE

Job description

Founded in 2020, Zadient is an innovative company specializing in advanced materials, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) for semiconductor applications. Its headquarters are located near Chambéry, France, where the company develops its new crystal growth technologies. Zadient also has a subsidiary, Zadient Materials Europe GmbH, based near Leipzig, Germany, which produces high-purity SiC source materials using chemical vapor deposition (CVD).

If you thrive in an international startup environment and value initiative, rigor, teamwork, and creativity, this position offers strong career development opportunities as Zadient continues to grow.

YOUR MISSION

In a context of rapid growth, transition to industrialization, and deployment of new production equipment, you will build, lead, and continuously develop Zadient’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environment function.

This strategic position is intended to safeguard the site’s long-term development, anticipate regulatory requirements, control industrial risks, and strengthen QHSE capabilities across all teams.

QHSE function leadership and development

• Define, deploy, and lead the site’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policy in line with Zadient’s strategy and growth.
• Build and structure the QHSE function, its document management system, processes, KPIs, and reporting to Executive Management.

Industrial risk control and support for industrialization

• Lead the identification, assessment, and control of industrial risks associated with processes, equipment, facilities, and site developments.
• Integrate QHSE requirements from the design, investment, procurement, installation, and commissioning phases of new equipment.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safety studies for new processes, products, and industrial equipment in order to prevent incidents, accidents, and business interruptions.

Regulatory compliance and institutional relations

• Ensure the site’s HSE regulatory compliance and organize the associated regulatory monitoring, particularly regarding ICPE requirements and developments related to Zadient’s industrial activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for inspection bodies and competent authorities: DREAL, Labour Inspectorate, CARSAT, Occupational Health Service, SDIS, etc.
• Prepare, coordinate, and follow up on inspections, regulatory audits, and exchanges with supervisory authorities.
• Support the qualification of new processes, equipment and products, ensuring compliance with quality standards, customer requirements and industrial readiness objectives.

Quality and continuous improvement

• Gradually prepare the company to obtain and maintain relevant certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, in line with the company’s strategy.
• Implement and lead quality processes suited to a rapidly evolving industrial and R&D environment.
• Support teams in controlling operational risks and continuously improving their practices.
• Coordinate customer, supplier, and certification body audits.

QHSE culture and team capability development

• Develop and promote a pragmatic, shop-floor-focused QHSE culture embraced by all departments.
• Raise awareness, train, and support employees and managers on quality, safety, environmental, and risk management matters, and develop their capabilities.
• Lead the DUERP (French Occupational Risk Assessment Document), risk assessments, prevention plans, and follow-up of related actions; analyze incidents, accidents, and hazardous situations, and implement corrective actions.

Candidate profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent (Bac+5) in engineering, QHSE, HSE, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience in a QHSE role within an industrial environment, with significant exposure to industrial risks and process development.
• Experience in the semiconductor, advanced materials, chemical, industrial equipment, or process industries would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of French regulations on occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and industrial facilities; a strong command of ICPE requirements is essential.
• Ability to build a function and processes within a growing organization, work in project mode, and manage multiple priorities with pragmatism, agility, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Leadership, influencing, and prioritization skills in a developing environment.
• Pragmatism, autonomy, and the ability to balance regulatory requirements, operational efficiency, and the realities of an industrial startup.
• Professional proficiency in English is required to collaborate effectively in an international environment.

Specific conditions / What we offer

• Location: Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac (Savoie, France)
• Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD), with the possibility of a permanent contract (CDI) upon completion – full-time or part-time arrangement to be discussed
• Compensation: 58k-75k €

Why join Zadient?

• The opportunity to build and structure the QHSE function of a fast-growing, innovative industrial company.
• A strategic, cross-functional, and highly visible role, with the same level of interaction as other department heads.
• A broad range of responsibilities, from regulatory compliance and industrial risk management to quality, procurement, and operational support.
• The opportunity to have a lasting influence on Zadient’s technical and organizational decisions from the earliest stages of its industrialization.
• A dynamic, interdisciplinary working environment within an international team.
• An environment that values autonomy, pragmatism, entrepreneurial spirit, and ownership.