HSE Head ( Dammam , Logistics )

Jadeer Logistics Company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Alkhobar is seeking an experienced HSE Head to oversee compliance, health and safety, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, strong analytical and project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related fields. This role requires strong ISO standards knowledge and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience or minimum knowledge in logistics industry preferred.
• Strong reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify compliance risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs on compliance and safety.
• Maintain the company's certification log and update policies as necessary.

Skills

ISO standards understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Auditing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: HSE Head

Reporting Line: Compliance Manager

Location: Alkhobar

Summary

The HSE Head is a vital role when it comes to the overall Company’s compliance with external regulations, standards, instruction, etc., and internal policies and procedures and best practices. This role is important for employees’ safety and adherence to environmental requirements and permissions. As the above is associated directly with risk, this role will monitor risk issues and work with concerned departments in developing and implementing mitigation plans to eliminate them.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Management:

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff awareness of compliance issues.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure cohesive compliance efforts.
• Perform investigations on compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and update policies as necessary.
• Maintain and update company’s certification log and ensure certifications remain valid.

Health & Safety:

• Develop Health and Safety Management System in Accordance with ISO 45001 and get the company certified.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential Health & Safety risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• Qualify and appoint safety officers across the sites based on regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure cohesive Health and Safety efforts.
• Perform investigations on Health and Safety issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain health and safety issues log and keep it updated.

Environment:

• Develop Environment Management System in Accordance with ISO 14001 and get the company certified.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential Environmental risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff awareness of Environmental issues.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure cohesive Environmental management efforts.
• Perform investigations on Environmental issues and recommend corrective actions.

Risk Management:

• Develop and maintain risk register.
• Identify risk issues and record them in the register and facilitate risk management regular meeting.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and work with departments in implementing them.
• Report critical risks to management immediately for corrective & preventive actions.

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• Experience: proven track record in similar role.
• Methodologies: Strong understanding and practical experience with ISO standards and compliance frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze performance data and identify root cause analysis.
• Facilitating & Communication: Excellence facilitation and communication skills equipped with strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver results.
• Auditing Skills: Proficiency conducting internal audits and reporting audit findings to senior management.
• Field Experience: Experience or minimum working knowledge in the logistics industry would be advantage.
• Certification: Hold certifications that support his/her qualification in the field such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, GRC Certification, Risk Management Certification, etc.
• Reporting: Strong reporting capabilities, and ability to develop ad-hoc reports whenever needed.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor degree in industrial engineering, quality management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Management Information Systems, or any other related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in similar role.
• English proficiency is a must.

Willing to join within a short notice (while this is preferred but not mandated).