Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Confidential; Torreón; Presencial; MXN 1,273,000 - 1,638,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for a new facility in Torreón, Mexico. This key role will develop and lead comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance and promoting a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in HSE in industrial environments and must be fluent in both English and Spanish. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the safety landscape of a brand-new plant and build relationships across various operational functions.

Servicios

Opportunity to shape a new safety culture

Work for a globally recognized company

Collaborative environment with operational departments

Formación

• 8+ years of progressive HSE experience in an industrial environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Proven experience in occupational health and safety management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement the overall Health, Safety & Environmental strategy.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations and develop actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate safety training for all employees.

Conocimientos

Leadership Competencies

Strong communication skills

Team player

Proactivity

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

This role will report directly to the Director Plant Manager and functional report to the Division Director of Health, Safety & Environmental. The Health, Safety & Environmental Manager will collaborate closely with all operational departments, including Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering, to integrate health, safety and environmental practices into the site’s daily operations.

The Opportunity:

We are establishing in Torreon, Mexico, that will play an important role serving customers across the Americas and enable future growth in the region. The Health, Safety & Environmental Manager is responsible for leading safety, health, and environmental programs for this greenfield facility. Will develop, implement and maintain comprehensive Safety, Health & Environmental programs, ensuring compliance with local regulations, company standards, and guidelines. This role will play a pivotal role in building a proactive safety culture from the ground up, developing and integrating safety practices aligned with corporate standards at every stage of facility operations.

What Makes this a Great Opportunity:

• Join a globally recognized company that is at the forefront of its industry, with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• Establish the safety culture and programs for a brand-new greenfield facility
• Directly influence operational safety and environmental compliance, shaping the long-term success of the plant
• Gain broad operational understanding by working closely with all site functions

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall Health, Safety & Environmental strategy for the greenfield facility.
• Work on the selection and contracting external services providers to manage HSE at site.
• Develop emergency response & evacuation protocols, coordinating emergency evacuation drills, and employee readiness programs to ensure preparedness for all potential incidents.
• Establish and document local HSE standards, procedures in line with local regulations, best practices and company's corporate Policies and guidelines
• Work on the design and implementation of tailored HSE programs for the site based on local needs/regulations, together with the implementation of Corporate campaigns and initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee from HSE perspective the commissioning of new activities, operations and processes, working on detailed risk assessments for each area/process of the operation.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations, focusing on root cause analysis and prevention, and develop actionable recommendations to reduce risks and prevent injuries.
• Coordinate safety training for all employees, including new hire orientation and ongoing safety education, tailored to a new facility environment.
• Maintain accurate records of all work-related injuries, illnesses, and safety incidents, and provide statistical analysis to support management decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports and KPI’s to Corporate, including analysis and actions plans for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with department managers to develop and implement effective health and safety countermeasures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate and support the creation of the Safety Committee, providing leadership, guidance, and motivation to promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct & coordinate regular workplace safety audits, establish measurable safety standards, and follow up on recommendations to improve safety performance.
• Ensure environmental compliance, including timely submission of reports related to air, water, storm, and sanitary permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support the greenfield project team in integrating safety considerations into facility design, construction, and operational processes.

Requirements & Preferred Experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering).
• 8+ years of progressive HSE experience in industrial environment, preferably in manufacturing facilities & new facility or greenfield setups.
• Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internal and external.
• Leadership Competencies: Proactivity, strong leadership, Strategic planning, strong analytical and organization, Change management, Problem-solving, Empathy, motivation and inspiration.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, lead with example and drive safety culture across teams. Fluent English & Spanish required. Coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Proven experience in occupational health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build HSE programs from scratch
• Experience managing third parties and contractors.
• Experience with compliance audits, and documentation processes.
• Experience on working in Multinational matrix organizations
• Fluency in English required