HSE Leader / Руководитель по ОТ, ПБ и экологии (EHS)

The Role

The Health, Safety & Ecology Manager will be responsible for driving and embedding a strong safety culture across the organization, covering several production sites, office employees, and regional teams. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing & Engineering Director, the role combines strategic leadership, operational execution, and people management to ensure the highest standards in occupational health, industrial safety, fire safety, and environmental protection.

• Develop and promote a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) culture across all company functions and locations.
• Define and implement policies, procedures, and standards related to occupational health, industrial safety, fire safety, and environmental protection.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term HSE strategies across both manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead initiatives aimed at preventing accidents, injuries, occupational illnesses, and environmental incidents.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazardous situations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor HSE performance indicators and ensure effective follow-up on identified risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure consistent implementation of HSE standards and best practices across both production facilities.
• Manage and develop a team of several employees, ensuring business continuity and continuous capability development.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors involved in HSE-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, corporate standards, and international best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety performance, operational excellence, and environmental sustainability across the organization.

The Candidate

• Higher education, preferably in Engineering, Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience HSE management within a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of occupational health, industrial safety, fire safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience implementing and maintaining international management systems, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Previous people management experience with the ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at different levels of the organization and promote a culture of accountability and safety.
• Structured, proactive, and hands-on approach, capable of balancing strategic initiatives with operational execution.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Intermediate English