Head of Health Safety & Environment (HSE

The Head of HSE is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of Health Safety and Environmental activities across the manufacturing facility The role is accountable for establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture ensuring compliance with applicable Bahrain regulatory requirements and international standards minimizing occupational and environmental risks and continuously improving HSE performance The position requires strong experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial operations with the ability to manage risks associated with production machinery electrical systems lifting activities material handling chemicals high-temperature processes contractors and maintenance activities

Leadership strong Develop and implement the company s HSE strategy policies procedures and annual objectives Provide leadership and direction to the HSE team Advise senior management on HSE risks compliance requirements and performance Drive a proactive Zero Harm Zero Incident safety culture across the organization Establish HSE KPIs and regularly report performance to management Promote employee participation and accountability for workplace safety

Ensure effective implementation of occupational health and safety programs across manufacturing operations Conduct and oversee workplace risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis JSA JHA Ensure appropriate controls are established for high-risk activities Monitor machine safety guarding electrical safety lifting operations working at height confined spaces and hot work Ensure effective implementation of Permit-to-Work PTW and Lockout Tagout LOTO systems Monitor occupational exposure risks including noise heat chemicals fumes and other industrial hazards

Work closely with Production Maintenance Engineering QA QC and other departments to integrate HSE requirements into daily operations Conduct safety reviews for new machinery production lines modifications and engineering projects Ensure safe operating practices are implemented for production equipment and material handling operations Conduct regular plant inspections and identify unsafe conditions and behaviors Ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed timelines

Lead investigations of accidents incidents near misses occupational illnesses and environmental events Conduct or oversee Root Cause Analysis RCA Ensure corrective and preventive actions CAPA are effectively implemented Analyze incident trends and identify opportunities for preventive action Communicate lessons learned across relevant departments Maintain accurate incident records and management reports

Develop and maintain environmental management programs Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation permits and company requirements Monitor waste management emissions hazardous materials chemical handling and environmental risks Promote waste reduction recycling energy efficiency and pollution prevention initiatives Support corporate sustainability and ESG initiatives where applicable

Lead and maintain the HSE Management System in accordance with ISO 45001 - Occupational Health Safety and ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Lead internal HSE audits and coordinate external certification audits Ensure timely closure of audit findings and non-conformities Conduct management reviews and maintain required HSE documentation Drive continual improvement of HSE management systems

Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures Coordinate fire prevention and emergency preparedness activities Conduct emergency drills and evaluate their effectiveness Ensure firefighting and emergency equipment is properly inspected and maintained Coordinate with relevant authorities and emergency services when required Ensure employees and contractors understand emergency response requirements

Establish HSE requirements for contractors and service providers Conduct contractor HSE evaluations and inductions Monitor contractor compliance during work activities Ensure contractors comply with PTW LOTO PPE and other applicable safety procedures Take appropriate action in cases of serious HSE violations

Develop an annual HSE training and awareness plan Ensure appropriate safety induction for employees contractors and visitors Conduct and coordinate specialized HSE training Promote behavioral-based safety and employee engagement programs Conduct safety campaigns toolbox talks and awareness initiatives Coach managers and supervisors on their HSE responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable Bahrain occupational health safety environmental and Civil Defence requirements Monitor changes in HSE legislation and assess their impact on operations Coordinate regulatory…