Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Title: Environment, Health and Safety Manager Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Food & Beverage (F&B), manufacturing Department: manufacturing Role Summary We are looking for an experienced and dedicated HSE Manager to lead and oversee Health, Safety, and Environment operations within our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the HSE management system, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing workplace risks, and promoting a strong safety culture across all factory operations. Core Responsibilities: HSE Leadership & Governance: Develop, implement, and lead the factory’s HSE strategy, policies, and annual safety plans. Translate corporate HSE objectives into site-level KPIs and action plans. Lead safety culture transformation through Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) principles. Lead and oversee the HSE team and ensure effective implementation of safety procedures. Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law, GOSI HSE requirements, SFDA, Civil Defense, and environmental regulations. Manage regulatory inspections, permits, licenses, and official audits. Act as the main point of contact with regulatory authorities and external auditors. Risk Assessment & Control: Lead and approve HIRA, JSA, and workplace risk assessments. Conduct machine and process risk assessments across roasting, frying, grinding, and packaging operations. Identify and control risks related to chemicals, dust, heat, noise, and ergonomics. Ensure effective implementation of engineering, administrative, and PPE controls. Oversee Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including Hot Work, Confined Space, Work at Height, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). Incident Management & Investigation: Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts. Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies. Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and verified. Prepare incident reports and HSE performance dashboards for management. Training & Safety Awareness: Develop and implement the factory HSE training matrix. Ensure employees and contractors receive safety induction, refresher, and job-specific training. Conduct emergency response training and fire drills. Evaluate training effectiveness and employee competency. Contractor & Visitor Safety: Ensure contractors meet HSE requirements before starting work. Monitor contractor activities during installation, maintenance, construction, and project execution. Ensure visitors comply with factory safety procedures. Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety: Develop and maintain emergency response plans and evacuation procedures. Ensure firefighting systems are maintained and emergency drills are conducted. Coordinate with Civil Defense and emergency service providers. Lead emergency response activities during incidents. Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and report HSE KPIs, including LTIFR, near misses, unsafe acts, training compliance, and audit findings closure. Lead regular HSE inspections and audits. Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean and TPM principles. Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in industrial or FMCG manufacturing environments. Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH IGC/Diploma, IOSH, or OSHA. Strong knowledge of Saudi HSE regulations and factory safety requirements. Hands-on experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency management. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Fluent in English. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Zero fatalities and serious injuries. Reduction in LTIFR / TRIR. Risk assessments completion and review rate. HSE training compliance. Audit findings closure rate. Near-miss reporting and safety culture improvement Show more Show less