Health & Safety Manager

CNH; Modena; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

CNH is seeking a Health & Safety Site Manager for the Modena - San Matteo Site. You will lead all H&S activities, ensure legal and corporate compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture to protect employees and drive operational excellence.

The role requires at least 2 years in H&S within manufacturing or automotive environments, plus audits, investigations, and improvement program experience. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and UNI EN ISO 45001 knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years of Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or engineering environments.
• Experience with audits, inspections, incident investigations, and safety improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the plant Health & Safety strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, and employee engagement.
• Manage relationship with Union Representative for Safety (RLS) regarding safety topics.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and standards.
• Lead risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Monitor legal requirements and coordinate their implementation.
• Oversee contractor safety management and workplace monitoring activities.
• Define and monitor H&S KPIs, objectives, and targets.
• Analyze performance data and identify improvement actions.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational injuries.
• Ensure root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor incident trends and promote continuous improvement.
• Lead emergency preparedness and crisis management activities.
• Coordinate drills, evacuation exercises, and business continuity initiatives.
• Liaise with local authorities and emergency services when required.
• Maintain and improve the Health & Safety Management System in line with UNI EN ISO 45001.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Develop and oversee Health & Safety training programs.
• Ensure effective onboarding, induction, and safety training processes.
• Support occupational health and employee well-being programs.
• Promote ergonomics and industrial hygiene initiatives.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline

Tools

UNI EN ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH

Job Purpose

The Health & Safety Site Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Health & Safety activities within the Modena - San Matteo Site, ensuring full compliance with legal requirements, corporate standards, and industry best practices. The role drives the development of a proactive safety culture, supports operational excellence, and ensures the protection of all employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the plant Health & Safety strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, and employee engagement.
• Manage relationship with Union Representative for Safety (RLS) regarding safety topics.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and standards.
• Lead risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Monitor legal requirements and coordinate their implementation.
• Oversee contractor safety management and workplace monitoring activities.
• Define and monitor H&S KPIs, objectives, and targets.
• Analyze performance data and identify improvement actions.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational injuries.
• Ensure root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor incident trends and promote continuous improvement.
• Lead emergency preparedness and crisis management activities.
• Coordinate drills, evacuation exercises, and business continuity initiatives.
• Liaise with local authorities and emergency services when required.

Management Systems & Audits

• Maintain and improve the Health & Safety Management System in line with UNI EN ISO 45001.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Develop and oversee Health & Safety training programs.
• Ensure effective onboarding, induction, and safety training processes.

Occupational Health

• Support occupational health and employee well‑being programs.
• Promote ergonomics and industrial hygiene initiatives.

Experience Required

• Min 2 years of Health & Safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or engineering environments.
• Experience with audits, inspections, incident investigations, and safety improvement programs.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Professional Health & Safety certifications are preferred.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.
• Advanced knowledge of Health & Safety Management Systems, particularly UNI EN ISO 45001.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic thinking and decision‑making capabilities.
• Communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical capabilities, problem‑solving and prioritization

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is EUR €39,000.00 - €59,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programs

Our Engineering & Technical Team

Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in our engineering and technical departments, where you can grow your skills and experience, advance your career, and meet customer needs with innovative solutions.

Technology Creates New Opportunities to Feed the World

We partner with customers and listen to their needs, using their feedback to innovate technology that utilizes connectivity, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.

We have shaped the history of agriculture with pioneering firsts spanning over three centuries.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world‑class equipment, technology and services company. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.

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