HSE & Sustainability Lead, Manufacturing Plant

NKT; Blekinge län; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT in Karlskrona, Sweden, seeks an Head of HSE Plant to embed health, safety, and environmental practices across our site and strategy. You will lead a team of 5 direct reports and guide 14 colleagues, with travel to HSE Councils and sister plants.

The role reports to the VP of QHSE & Sustainability and requires collaboration with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to integrate HSE into all processes.

Qualifications

• Auditor certification for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Engineering master’s degree or equivalent technical qualification in HSE legislation.
• Experience in risk assessments and machinery risk assessments.
• Extensive experience promoting HSE culture in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Knowledge of RCA tools.
• Fluency in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, safety, and environmental performance across our manufacturing site, ensuring compliance and guiding cultural change.
• Reduce Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate and improve near‑miss reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local safety regulations.
• Minimize environmental footprint through waste, emissions and energy initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and emergency drills.
• Establish a safe system of work.
• Implement cultural programs.

Skills

Leadership

HSE management

Auditing ISO 14001

Auditing ISO 45001

Risk assessments

Machinery risk assessments

RCA tools

Stakeholder collaboration

English & Swedish fluency

Education

Engineering master's degree or equivalent technical qualification in HSE

Tools

RCA tools

Job description

NKT in Karlskrona, Sweden, seeks an Head of HSE Plant to embed health, safety, and environmental practices across our site and strategy. You will lead a team of 5 direct reports and guide 14 colleagues, with travel to HSE Councils and sister plants.

The role reports to the VP of QHSE & Sustainability and requires collaboration with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to integrate HSE into all processes.