Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a dynamic Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to oversee two production sites with a workforce of 750 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with local regulations, implementing global HSE initiatives, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance across all levels of the organization, support sustainability objectives, and manage certifications and audits.

A Diplomado en Seguridad e Higiene Industrial or an equivalent program accredited by the STPS is required to ensure compliance with Mexican safety standards and regulatory frameworks.

Work Environment: This is an on-site role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and develop the company’s HSE strategy alongside site leadership, promoting innovation, sustainable development, and alignment with group goals.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to the site team on all HSE matters; serve as the main point of contact internally and externally.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE goals, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement and organizational alignment.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE regulations, communicate updates to leadership, and maintain up-to-date HSE policies and procedures per the IMI HSE Framework.
• Conduct and lead internal and external risk assessments, audits, inspections, and Safety Gemba walks; ensure timely action planning and execution.
• Investigate accidents and incidents in collaboration with site leaders; analyze trends and implement improvement plans.
• Lead site-level participation in the HSE Excellence Framework, including conducting at least two assessments per year across other group sites.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene programs and medical oversight with visibility to leadership, HR, and operations teams.
• Manage ISO 14000 and Clean Industry certifications, including biannual management reviews.
• Support HR with HSE onboarding and training throughout the employee lifecycle; lead all site HSE committees.
• Oversee sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives (e.g., solar panel projects).
• Ensure availability of safety resources, materials, and equipment to support regulatory compliance.
• Manage facility security programs, including vendor oversight and third-party audits, as well as cleaning services for both Queretaro sites.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Qualified to NEBOSH international certificate or equivalent local HSE certification: Diplomado en Seguridad e Higiene Industrial or similar programs accredited by STPS.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HSE-related role with strong technical and practical knowledge of HSE regulations.
• Proven success in an HSE leadership role, with experience in similar operational and industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, driving results, and leading improvement initiatives through strong influence and communication.
• Familiarity with metrics-driven environments, including the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports.
• Experience working in high-performance, process-oriented environments, with a creative and innovative mindset.
• Background in global manufacturing or technology industries, with the ability to balance strategic and operational priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing settings involving die casting, machining, or plastic injection processes, with knowledge of associated risk analyses.
• In-depth understanding of HSE management systems, environmental regulations, fire safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, incident reporting and investigation, security protocols, auditing, and overall safety processes.
• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 14001.
• Familiarity with ISO accreditation frameworks; knowledge of ISO 19011 auditing is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience implementing continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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