Miljöchef

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

Overview

Champion the ideals of health, safety, and environmental responsibility. As Head of HSE Plant for our site in Karlskrona, Sweden, which manufactures high‑voltage cables, you will play a key role in embedding health, safety, and environmental practices into our operations and strategy. You will work in a global organization committed to the green transition and continuous improvement.

Are you ready to take responsibility for creating a workplace where zero harm and zero environmental incidents are the goal?

Responsibilities

Manage HSE initiatives across plant operations. In this role, you will oversee health, safety, and environmental performance across our manufacturing site, ensuring compliance and guiding cultural change. You will collaborate with multiple functions, from engineering and production to quality and supply chain, to integrate HSE into every aspect of our processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

You will report to the VP of QHSE & Sustainability and lead a team of 5 direct reports, with functional responsibility for around 14 colleagues. The position is based in Sweden and includes approximately 10% travel to join HSE Councils and visit sister plant.

Qualifications

You are a person who values collaboration and clear communication, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• 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 in promoting HSE culture practice, within a manufacturing environment.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Knowledge of RCA tools.
• Fluency in English and Swedish.

Diversity and Inclusion

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long‑term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

Why join us?

This role offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with international teams and the chance to contribute to NKT’s sustainability journey. You will be part of a company that values continuous improvement and innovation in creating a safer and greener future.

“As a leader, my focus is on creating an environment where safety and sustainability are part of everyday decisions. By empowering teams and encouraging accountability, we can build a culture where everyone contributes to a safer and greener future,” says Hiring Manager, Rachel Porto.