Manager of Occupational Safety and Health / Manageress of Occupational Safety and Health

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental performance at our industrial and logistics site in Hinwil (ZH). This is a senior position for a temporary assignment from November 2, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with a planned internalization thereafter, at a workload of 80–100% (42 hours/week at 100%). You will ensure full compliance with corporate standards and Swiss regulations within an Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001). Acting as the key HSE expert for site management, you will foster a strong safety culture and enhance environmental performance. The role involves a mix of hands-on site work and close collaboration with the Group HSE function.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Implement Group HSE policies and standards, monitoring and reporting on site HSE objectives and KPIs.
• Conduct regulatory compliance assessments and drive actions to address any gaps with Legal, HR, or Facilities as necessary.
• Act as the primary point of contact for authorities (e.g., SUVA, labor inspectorate, environmental authorities) and support inspections.
• Define the site's safety strategy and HSE roadmap; drive initiatives to reduce incidents and occupational risks.
• Lead risk assessments and workplace inspections, including contractor and co-activity management, holding the authority to stop work in case of serious and imminent danger.
• Identify environmental aspects and impacts; oversee both internal and external environmental reporting (waste, emissions, energy).
• Ensure thorough incident investigations and root cause analyses are performed; follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in internal HSE audits as auditor and auditee, prepare for external ISO certification audits, and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
• Establish and implement the site HSE training plan, deliver trainings, and promote awareness and safety culture initiatives.
• Advise the Site Manager and line managers on HSE matters; coordinate the site's HSE contact personnel.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, lead drills, and support management in crisis situations.
• Provide accurate and timely HSE reporting to Group HSE and contribute to Group initiatives and best practice sharing.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in HSE management.
• 5–8 years of hands-on experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• ASA certification (Swiss specialist for occupational safety and health protection).
• Certification in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Business-fluent German.
• Good spoken and written English.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.