H&S Specialist

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an HSE Specialist to lead health, safety, and environmental management, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a preventive culture within a dynamic industrial environment. Key Highlights: 1. Lead continuous improvement initiatives in HSE 2. Foster a preventive and safety-oriented culture 3. Become the recognized HSE reference within the plant **Purpose of the Department** ====================== The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department at Faerch Buñol works to guarantee a safe, healthy, and environmentally respectful workplace. Through continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and development of a preventive culture, we actively contribute to business sustainability and to the protection of our employees, facilities, and community. **Your Mission** ============= As an HSE Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that the plant operates in accordance with current legislation on health, safety, and environment. You will serve as a key internal reference, supporting the Plant Director and developing leaders and teams in preventive management, promoting a safe and sustainable working environment. Additionally, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and emergency response activities, ensuring integration of HSE culture across all areas of the site. **What We Are Looking For** ================ We seek a candidate with strong safety orientation, rigorous regulatory compliance awareness, and ability to influence the organization. A profile with analytical mindset and focus on continuous improvement, capable of combining strategic vision with daily operational management. We especially value the ability to train and develop HSE leaders, foster a preventive culture, and manage complex situations with sound judgment and decision-making capability. **Main Responsibilities** ================================= As an HSE Specialist, you will: * Ensure and document compliance with applicable HSE regulations * Maintain plant-level Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems * Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis * Manage corporate tools (Worldlex, Assure) and train users * Coordinate HSE training, including safety onboarding for new hires * Manage suppliers and contractors from an HSE perspective * Coordinate work permits * Conduct inspections and internal audits (including cross-site) * Support operations in risk assessments * Manage the risk register and track corrective actions * Plan and lead emergency response * Develop and execute the site’s audit plan * Coordinate weekly safety walks * Supervise environmental management (emissions, waste, monitoring, permits) * Manage waste and hazardous materials * Lead environmental improvement and energy efficiency projects * Coordinate site-level ESG reporting **Experience and Qualifications** ================================= The ideal candidate has: * Relevant HSE qualification or degree for the country * NEBOSH certification (General and/or Environmental) or equivalent * Training in auditing (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001\) * Experience in root cause analysis and incident management * Minimum English level B2 * Experience in industrial environments * Solid knowledge of risk management Additional assets include: * Six Sigma certification (minimum Yellow Belt) * Experience with HSE management tools (Assure, Worldlex or others) **Success in the Role** ====================== In the first months, the selected candidate must: * Integrate into the plant and establish themselves as the HSE reference * Identify and prioritize the site’s main risks * Drive corrective and improvement actions * Reinforce the team’s preventive culture Long-term, they will contribute to improved safety performance, reduced risks, and consolidation of a safe and sustainable working environment. **Meet the Team** ==================== The HSE Specialist works cross-functionally with all plant departments, closely collaborating with production, maintenance, quality, and logistics. The environment is demanding and dynamic, where interdepartmental coordination is essential to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. **Your Manager** ================== This position reports directly to the functional HSE Department Head, and indirectly — and in coordination — with the Plant Director. **What Is It Like to Work at Faerch?** ================================ Working at Faerch means being part of a company committed to sustainability, innovation, and people’s safety. We offer a dynamic, international, and professionally developmental environment where every individual contributes to collective success. **Are You the Person We Are Looking For?** ================================== Are you motivated to lead safety in an industrial setting where you can generate real impact on people and the business? **How to Submit Your Application** ============================== Submit your application via the link and tell us why you are the right person for this role. If you have any questions, contact Inma Escrivà, HR Manager: ines@faerch.com.