Regional Head QHSE Jobs in Dorval, Canada at Swissport International AG
Location: Dorval
Job Details
Job Title:
Regional Head Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)
Location:
Based in HO.
This role has a national scope and requires availability to travel as needed
Reporting to:
Director QHSE
Job Summary
The Regional Head of Quality, Safety, Health and Environment (QHSE) is the key leader to drive the Zero incident and Zero waste culture within the operations in the region/country, including assurance that operational QHSE delivery is in accordance with the industry’s and Swissport’s global quality, safety & environment management systems and standards.
Job Responsibilities
Change agent, coach, and advisor for the local management team
Align with the global QHSE strategy and support the local management in developing the regional QHSE strategic roadmap, drive the action plan and objectives
Ensure comprehensive and efficient implementation of Swissport’s QHSE management system within the region/countries/stations and actively support the development and improvement of the Swissport Quality Health & Safety Management System as part of the Swissport Formula
Be the regional point of contact and reference for Quality, Safety, and Environment for all of Swissport’s business units
Lead by example and continuously manage and coordinate QHSE improvement and compliance within the region by leading the cultural change to a Zero Incident and Zero Waste mind-set
Build a sustainable QHSE commitment, awareness, knowledge, behaviours, and engagement of the regional management and employees
Ensure operational processes comply with applicable ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 standards and support ongoing audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain documentation and procedures in alignment with ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 requirements and organizational compliance standards.
Support internal and external ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 audits by preparing documentation and addressing corrective actions.
Deliver regular QHSE performance reports to the Regional and Global Management
Provide guidance and develop the regional QHSE management team
Ensure the highest levels of qualification, skills, and key competencies (audits, investigation, risk analysis, reporting, communication, training, coaching, and prevention) are provided for the QHSE management team within the region, and identify improvement areas to accelerate the implementation of the Zero incident and Zero waste mind-set
Plan, prepare, and conduct internal safety audits in Swissport operational organisations and initiate/monitor corrective actions based on audit findings and occurrence investigations
Initiate and/or carry out investigations on occurrences if applicable
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of an operational risk register and the legal surveillance per country
Enhance experience sharing by promoting the exchange of resources and support
Assure participation in global expert groups
Report directly to the Regional Head Operations and dotted line to the Global Head QHSE
Qualifications and Competencies
A university technical degree/professional qualifications, or equivalent, in the related field are required. MBA desirable
Industry Certification: such as a certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, NBOSH diploma, or equivalent in safety management
5
-8 years of experience in a senior management role of multiple sites in QHSE, in the industry
Successful experience in implementing ISO/OHSAS management system. Certified auditor, desirable
Knowledge of region/country-specific laws and industry regulations related to safety, health, and environment
Proven track record in the implementation of QHSE systems and behaviour-based safety programs
Operational and general compliance orientation
Experience in risk assessments, accident/incident investigation, and root cause analysis
This role has a national scope and requires availability to travel as needed
Fluent command of English as the corporate language; other languages are a plus
A high sense of passion for improving QHSE culture and standards
Strong leadership experience, ideally in a multi-cultural, international business environment
Ability to change culture in QHSE and to gain credibility, to…
Title: Regional Head QHSE
Company: Swissport International AG
Location: Dorval, Canada
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