HSE Manager

Job TitleHSE Manager

Job Description About Vanderlande Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

About the Role We are seeking a professional, passionate and pragmatic HSE Manager to support our Distribution Domain activities in the NA region. You will be responsible for communicating requirements, raising standards and improving HSE performance for our project and service delivery activities across the region in conjunction with the Regional QHSE Manager and delivery teams. You will work closely with the departmental, team and project / site managers in planning for site and with a specific focus on compliance with requirements and ensuring high risk activities are effectively controlled to minimize the risk of accidents and incidents.

You must be a good communicator, proactive and adaptable and be able to use your initiative and influencing skills to drive forward high standards.  You must be organized and able to investigate, analyze and report on complex incidents including root causes. You will be skilled at developing and implement both corrective and preventive action programs that can be effectively implemented across the business.  

Working well under pressure is expected.

Key Responsibilities Promote a proactive QHSE culture and actively engage with teams to maintain high standards / improve QHSE performance.

Provide direction & support to regional teams, project managers & service managers in planning and execution of site activities in line with company standards & processes, legislation, client requirements and good practice.

Support procurement teams in undertaking due diligence and ensuring contractors and suppliers are able to demonstrate their HSE credentials. Audit contractors.

Raise awareness of Corporate & Domain HSE standards, HSE processes, HSE legislation and compliance requirements through training, effective communication and active engagement.

Ensure effective use of company reporting tools including investigation and root cause analysis of significant incidents and driving corrective and preventive actions to completion in a timely manner.

Visit operational sites and projects to engage with managers & teams (including Vanderlande contractors), check progress, undertake audits and inspections, continual improvement activities and QHSE initiatives.

Check competences and training of teams and actively promote Vanderlande QHSE training programs.  Identify gaps in training and support provision / development / delivery of appropriate materials / courses.

Collate QHSE data for reporting for sites / country  / region / domain as required. Liaise with statutory directors to ensure local statutory reporting is in line with requirements

Meet objectives and targets for continuous improvements in collaboration with corporate, domain and regional teams.

Fulfil role of HSE Officer where required to support delivery of projects and service activities including site based support.

Provide HSE support to regional QHSE Manager as required.

Requirements5 years progressive QHSE experience preferably in an engineering, construction or infrastructure environment ideally within NA region. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification (BCSP) required. Strong understanding of regional legal frameworks and requirements and experience with implementation…