Plant HSE Manager

Faurecia; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Faurecia, a leader in sustainable mobility technology, seeks an HSE&S Manager to lead safety compliance and foster a proactive safety culture at their plant in Kariega, South Africa. The successful candidate will drive initiatives that align with both global HSE objectives and local compliance, ensuring a safe and sustainable workplace. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, along with substantial experience in HSE leadership within an industrial context, particularly in manufacturing or automotive sectors.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Training resources through FORVIA University

Multicultural workplace

Commitment to sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in HSE&S leadership within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of South African HSE regulations.
• Proven ability to implement effective HSE management systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive a proactive safety culture and compliance with HSE standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement effective measures.
• Lead investigations on accidents and incidents and implement preventive actions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork/Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Sustainability

Compliance with ISO 14001

Emergency Preparedness

Education

Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Certified Safety Professional (e.g. SAIOSH, NEBOSCH, SAMTRAC)

Tools

HSE Management System

ISO 14001

OHSAS 18000

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

FORVIA is committed to leading the way in safety and sustainable industrial development. As an HSE&S Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulations, fostering a culture of health and safety, and contributing to our sustainable future.

The HSE&S Manager is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with environmental, health, safety, and security standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The role supports site leadership in meeting Faurecia's global HSE objectives and South African regulatory requirements, while also playing a key role in regional HSE coordination through support to the SAF HSE Manager.

As an HSE&S Manager, your main responsibilities at plant are as follow:

• Analyse site-specific risks and recommend strategic solutions to improve working conditions, reduce safety incidents, and ensure environmental protection.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective control measures.
• Lead investigations of accidents and incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and preventive actions are completed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site’s HSE&S policies and programs in compliance with South African legislation and Faurecia standards.
• Ensure legal compliance and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities and local government.
• Manage the plant’s emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Monitor legal compliance and manage the site's relations with local government and regulatory organizations
• Monitor the reporting of HSE indicators (FR0t, environmental data, ...)
• Oversee HSE performance indicators (e.g., FR0t, environmental metrics) and ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior management.
• Lead the planning and execution of HSE audits and follow-up actions.
• Facilitate ongoing HSE training and awareness programs for all employees.
• Coach and support site leadership and operational teams to embed a culture of safety, security, and environmental responsibility.
• Manage and monitor all on-site and off-site security activities based on Faurecia’s 3-layered security framework
  
  
  

As a HSE&S Manager, supporting the SAF HSE Manager, your main responsibilities are as follow:

• Lead and coordinate SAF HSE Network activities, including periodic team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Disseminate HSE information effectively across the SAF plants and promote collaboration.
• Assist with the implementation of new HSE requirements across all 4 SAF plants.
• Support regional audit readiness (e.g., ISO 14001) and ensure major risk areas are addressed proactively.
• Support or lead accident and incident investigations at regional level as required.
• Lead CVR remote audits and 3-layered security audits across SAF plant locations.
• Coach and support the SAF HSE Coordinators to share knowledge / best practices
• Coordinate the preparation of weekly COVID-19 and monthly HSE reports for the SAF region.
• Participate in regional and business group HSE meetings, supporting strategic discussions and decision-making.
  
  
  

Work Relationships

• Internal Collaborations: Engage with the HSE site department and site employees for a united safety front. Collaborate with internal medical and occupational health teams.
• External Collaborations: Work seamlessly with external partners for safety and sustainability alignment.
  
  
  

If you're passionate about safety, sustainability, and making a difference, join us on this journey to shape the future of industrial operations.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimumeducation Level

• Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (e.g. SAIOSH, NEBOSCH, SAMTRAC)
  
  
  

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in an HSE&S leadership/management role within a manufacturing, industrial environment or automotive industry.
• Certified Safety Professional (e.g. SAIOSH, NEBOSCH, SAMTRAC)
• Strong knowledge of South African HSE legislation and regulations.
• Proven ability to implement and manage effective HSE management systems.
• Knowledge of HSE tools and methods: AMDEC, 5 why methodology, job instruction, audits, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18000…
• Knowledge of the Faurecia CVR Protocols and BG HSE Reporting requirements
• Knowledge of 3 layered Security requirements.
• Languages: Minimum bi-lingual (English required)
  
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• HSE Management System Implementation & Auditing
• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation
• Sustainability & Waste Management
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management
• Employee Training & Development
• Compliance with ISO 14001 & 45001
• Project Management & Execution
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
• People Management
• Project Planning and execution.
• Training and Development
• CapEx & OpEx Budget Management
  
  
  

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
  
  
  

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.