Head of HSE - Italy   

The Head of HSE - Italy provides leadership and coordination for Health, Safety & Environment activities across multiple plants while also serving as Plant HSE Manager for a designated site.
The role ensures full compliance with HSE regulations and company standards, drives continuous improvement, and builds a strong safety culture across multiple plants.
The position supports site-based HSE operations, leads key initiatives, coordinates risk assessment and incident management, and contributes to the delivery of Regional and Italian HSE strategies.

Responsibilities for Italy
* Lead, manage, and coordinate HSE programs and initiatives across all plants
* Support and coach Plant HSE teams to ensure consistent standards, processes, and performance.
* Facilitate cross-site alignment on HSE priorities and improvement initiatives.
* Monitor HSE KPIs and performance trends, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
* Coordinate audits, inspections, workshops, and training sessions.
* Ensure full compliance with corporate HSE guidelines and local regulatory requirements.
* Promote knowledge sharing, practices, and harmonization of HSE processes across sites.Plant Responsibilities
* Manage daily HSE activities within the assigned plant, ensuring full adherence to standards.
* Oversee incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
* Lead risk assessments and ensure adequate controls are in place.
* Support behavioural-based safety programs and workforce engagement initiatives.
* Provide coaching, mentoring, and development for site HSE team members.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, HR, Supply Chain) to embed HSE into all operational processes.
* Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and follow-up of all HSE processes.

• University degree in Health, Safety, Environment or equivalent field.
• At least 5 years of experience as an HSE professional, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in change management and project management.
• 6-Sigma, Lean approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in conducting audits and managing regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and across multiple sites.
• Availability and willingness to travel.

Our client is a leading multinational organization recognized globally for its strong industrial footprint, continuous innovation, and excellence within its sector. With multiple production sites and a solid international presence, the company combines advanced technologies, high-quality standards, and a strong culture of operational excellence.

We are looking for a Head of HSE - Italy.

Salary package commensurate with experience