Safety Supervisor

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking an HSE professional to plan, implement, and oversee Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental management across our operations in Mexico. You will drive risk-based improvements, develop safety programs, and ensure compliance with NOMs, ISO standards, and company policies.

You will lead internal audits, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and manage documentation for the Integrated Management System, while training personnel to maintain a safe, compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Protection, or related field.
• Training certificates in STPS regulations, Civil Protection, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
• DC5 certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop process management for health, safety, and environment.
• Establish control mechanisms for new projects meeting HSE requirements.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance across sites.
• Reduce injuries by improving industrial safety, hygiene, ergonomics, and environment.
• Manage documentation for the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Serve as Internal Auditor for the IMS and train staff on HSE processes.

Skills

Risk assessment

Industrial safety

Ergonomics

Environmental management

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Civil Protection

DC5 certification

ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 training

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Plan, develop, implement, and establish control mechanisms for the company’s processes related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management to prevent accidents and injuries, as well as reduce environmental impacts. Mitigate losses resulting from accidents and injuries to maintain safe working conditions, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations across all processes.

Job Description:

• Plan and develop process management and process interactions related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.
• Plan, develop, implement, and establish control mechanisms for new projects, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Establish work standards through risk assessments, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, applicable regulations, and the company’s internal Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Reduce the risk of injuries by implementing improvements in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, and workplace environmental conditions.
• Manage and control documentation related to the Integrated Management System for Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Lead the follow-up of preventive and corrective actions resulting from the Integrated Management System related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Train administrative personnel on Integrated Management System processes and procedures related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Develop and monitor the annual Safety Assessment and Annual Work Plan.
• Provide training to operational personnel in accordance with the Annual Training Program, ensuring employee competency in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management, applicable regulations, and corporate procedures.
• Plan and design workstations and work areas considering Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental requirements.
• Advise and validate process flows and operational activities from an Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental perspective.
• Advise and validate standard work methods related to Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Management.
• Validate changes made to process flows and work standards, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Advise and validate process flows for new projects and customer requirements related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.
• Advise and validate standard work methods for new projects, ensuring compliance with Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental standards.
• Manage suppliers, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and guidelines.
• Assign and follow up on non-conformities related to the Integrated Management System.
• Serve as an Internal Auditor for the Integrated Management System.
• Conduct, in coordination with cross-functional departments, process hazard and risk assessments, as well as environmental aspects and impacts evaluations.
• Execute the escalation process for activities that fall outside the established scope or represent a risk to the operation.
• Manage and monitor compliance with all applicable legal and administrative Civil Protection requirements for the site, ensuring they remain current and are addressed promptly before the appropriate authorities.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Protection, or a related field.
• Training certificates in STPS regulations, Civil Protection, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
• DC5 certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar position within the manufacturing, automotive, or logistics industry, including experience supervising personnel.

Knowledge

• Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
• Risk Assessment methodologies.
• Accident Investigation methodologies.
• Environmental management matrix development.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• 5S methodology.
• AAR and Kansas City Southern Railway Safety standards.
• Safety regulations and specifications.
• Emergency response plans and rescue brigades.
• Maintenance program management.
• Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.
• STPS legislation and applicable Mexican Official Standards (NOMs) related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Ergonomic assessment processes.
• Project management.
• Industrial Safety operations.
• Classification and handling of special waste.
• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Data analysis (Power BI preferred).
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.

Language

• Intermediate English.

Relocation Availability

• Not applicable.

Who We Are

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you’ll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.

Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values – We Care, We Challenge, We Commit – we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values-driven culture.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, our people are fundamental to our success. We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings. These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.