HSEQ Manager

Job Description

DP World is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to join our site in Bologna, Italy.

How You Will Contribute

HSEQ Leadership & Governance

• Lead the implementation of the site HSEQ strategy in line with regional and global HSEQ frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with corporate policies, customer requirements, and local regulatory obligations.
• Provide guidance and support to site management to strengthen risk ownership and operational discipline.
• Promote a strong HSEQ culture that prioritizes safety, environmental stewardship, and quality excellence.

Safety Excellence & Risk Management

• Implement critical risk controls, life‑saving rules, and high‑risk work programs such as Control of Work at the site.
• Support operational teams in identifying, assessing, and mitigating workplace risks.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring effective root‑cause analysis, quality reporting, and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Monitor site performance against safety KPIs and drive targeted improvement initiatives.

Operational Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct HSEQ assurance activities, including site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure the site maintains compliance with international standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) and relevant local legislation.
• Support the implementation of HSEQ systems, tools, and digital platforms at the site.
• Maintain effective HSEQ documentation, controls, and management systems.

Environmental & Sustainability Management

• Implement environmental priorities at the site, including decarbonization, waste reduction, pollution prevention, and sustainable resource use.
• Ensure accurate environmental data collection, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support compliance with environmental regulations and internal sustainability targets.

Performance Improvement & Capability Building

• Build HSEQ capability across site teams through coaching, training, and technical support.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement within site operations.
• Drive improvement initiatives using performance data and operational insights.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary HSEQ contact at the site.
• Collaborate with site leadership and operational teams to embed HSEQ into daily activities and planning.
• Engage with regulators, customers, and external auditors as required.

Key Performance Indicators

• Reduction in workplace incidents and high‑potential events at the site.
• Closure rate and quality of corrective actions.
• Improvement in audit and assurance outcomes.
• Compliance with HSEQ management system standards.
• Environmental performance metrics (emissions, waste, spills, energy).
• Level of HSEQ capability and engagement across site teams.
• Safety embedded as a core value within site operations.

What You Will Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food quality management within warehousing or 3PL environments.
• Strong knowledge of EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, HACCP, and FSSC 22000/ISO 22000.
• Proven experience with audits (third‑party and internal), non‑conformity management, CAPA, supplier approval, and customer quality performance.
• Solid understanding of HSEQ systems, regulatory requirements, incident investigation, and operational risk management.
• Ability to influence site leadership and collaborate effectively across functions.

Core Technical Experience

EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 – operator compliance

• Maintaining organic certification in warehousing/handling/packing/relabelling environments.
• Managing organic integrity controls, segregation, cleaning validation, and supplier/contractor verification.
• Ensuring full traceability and mass balance across all stages.
• Handling non‑conformities, corrective actions, and recall/withdrawal processes.
• Working with Italian control bodies (OdC) and managing audits, findings, and compliance documentation.

HACCP & Food Safety prerequisites (PRPs)

• Implementing and managing HACCP, hazard analysis, CCP/OPRP logic, and verification records.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing PRPs: hygiene, pest control, sanitation, foreign body control, allergens, zoning, training, and basic food defence/fraud.

FSSC 22000 (or ISO 22000) in operational environment

• Direct experience maintaining an FSSC 22000 certified system (or leading implementation to certification).
• Capability to run the full system cycle: managing internal audits, management review, KPIs, CAPA, change control, document control, incidents, and supplier management.

Key Competencies

• Strong operational awareness
• Analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Influencing and stakeholder management
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Resilience and adaptability

Please submit your application (CV) in English.

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