HSE Manager (Manufacturing)

Bridgestone EMEA; Brits; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment Manager at their Brits factory in South Africa. This role requires developing HSE standards, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety culture across the organization. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in HSE Management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in HSE Management Systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry.
• 4 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain HSE operational standards.
• Ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Conduct HSE audits and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proactive approach

Strong planning skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Certification in SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC

ISO 14001 & 5001 certification

GMR2 certification

Job description

Health Safety & Environment Manager (Manufacturing)

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About Us
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, Japan. Bridgestone develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of products and solutions for diverse customers and industries.

Position Snapshot
Job Req ID: 54025
Type of work: On site
Type of contract: Permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: Brits, ZA

About The Role

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager at our Brits Manufacturing plant in South Africa. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining HSE standards and strategies, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering a safety and environmental culture across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain HSE operational standards addressing occupational, environmental, and quality risks.
• Ensure effective incident/accident reporting and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate HSE activities and report on performance.
• Develop and monitor HSE strategies, policies, and programs.
• Identify significant environmental impacts and occupational safety risks, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within HSE operations.
• Conduct HSE audits and assessments, resolve non-conformities.
• Advise on training and education programs to improve HSE performance.
• Implement strategies to reduce asset loss through security management.
• Ensure legal compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Certification in SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC.
• ISO 14001 & 5001 certification preferred.
• GMR2 certification beneficial.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in HSE Management Systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive industry.
• 4 years leadership experience.

Skills

• Proactive, innovative, and creative approach.
• Strong planning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate in a matrix environment and influence cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

We foster a culture of co-creation, innovation, and inclusivity, offering opportunities for growth, training, CSR activities, and a dynamic global work environment. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and a diverse workforce.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing