HSE Executive

Job Description

• Organize and deliver occupational safety training programs for employees and managers,
• Develop and implement occupational safety roadmaps, systems, and procedures,
• To support the employer / employer representative in fulfilling the company’s legal obligations regarding occupational safety across all areas of operation.
• Establish and maintain a structured program for occupational safety inspections, supervision, and controls.
• Ensure monitoring and reporting of occupational safety performance indicators.
• Plan periodic inspections, maintenance, and measurements to be conducted at the workplace, and execute the prepared plans in coordination with the relevant departments.
• Strengthen the occupational safety culture through awareness programs and communication campaigns.
• Support the implementation of site inspections and work permit procedures; manage and monitor contractors in collaboration with the relevant departments.
• Collaborate with departments to develop/update risk assessments, emergency/action plans, building entry/work permit documentation systems, drill planning and implementation, as well as site instructions and procedures; ensure implementation and monitor process performance.
• Plan internal and external audits, safety visits, behavior-based safety programs, cross-audits, and contractor audits; follow up on closure of nonconformities.
• Lead incident/accident/near-miss processes; conduct root cause analysis, track corrective and preventive actions, and report outcomes.
• Support the preparation of the training plan in collaboration with the HR department; monitor its implementation and provide one-on-one occupational safety training,
• Lead monthly Occupational Health and Safety committee meetings; prepare agendas and support the employer/employer representative in ensuring corrective and/or improvement actions are implemented.
• Conduct safety competency assessments of contractors/subcontractors; monitor compliance with contractual requirements and report to senior management.
• Coordinate with relevant deparmants for regulatory requirements, official notifications, and reporting.
• Lead emergency management, drills, and crisis coordination when necessary.
• Support third-party audits conducted at the facilities.
• Integrate Occupational Safety & Fire requirements into the design phase of new facilities and projects; support change management processes.
• Conduct comparative assessments against international safety standards; propose policy and procedure improvements.
• Prepare, contribute to, and publish corporate safety procedures and instructions.
• Promote a safe working culture across the factory and support effective implementation in the field.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor effectiveness of OHS trainings, orientation programs, periodic trainings, and emergency drills for employees and subcontractors.
• Experienced in regulatory inspections and compliance processes.
• Proficient in risk analysis methodologies and supporting their implementation.
• Supervise field applications of Lockout–Tagout processes; possess knowledge of the subject and guide relevant departments.
• Observe, monitor, advise, prepare, and publish monthly occupational health and safety performance for the Group and MEA Region through KPIs.
• Propose the Occupational Safety CAPEX budget, evaluate departmental suggestions, prioritize, and support execution of projects within allocated budget limits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,
• Class B Occupational Health and Safety Certificate issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (Class A preferred),
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Occupational Safety processes,
• Experience in food production industry preferred,
• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, regulations, labor law, and Social Security practices,
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills,
• Knowledgeable in risk assessment, occupational safety inspections, behavior-based occupational safety practices, workplace accident investigation techniques, and legal requirements,
• Fluent in English,
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications,
• Highly organized, disciplined, and team-oriented,
• Holds a Class B driver’s license and actively drives,
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Amasya.
• Preferably holds a NEBOSH International General certification

Additional Information

This role requires Turkish language. 

Contact:  [email protected]