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Plant HSE Manager
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Faurecia South Africa
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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
Title : HSE & Security Manager
Dept : HSE
Report to : Plant Manager
Location : FCM Port Elizabeth
Closing Date : 20th August 2025
New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.
Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The HSE & Security Manager is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with environmental, health, safety, and security standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The role supports site leadership in meeting Faurecia's global HSE objectives and South African regulatory requirements while also playing a key role in regional HSE coordination through support to the SAF HSE Manager.
As a HSE & Security Manager, your main responsibilities at plant are as follow :
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: The ideal candidate will have/be:
The Minimum Qualification/s Required For This Position Is/are
Should you not meet the minimum requirements or have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Forvia supports the principles embodied in the Employment Equity Act and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Title : HSE & Security Manager
Dept : HSE
Report to : Plant Manager
Location : FCM Port Elizabeth
Closing Date : 20th August 2025
New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.
Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The HSE & Security Manager is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with environmental, health, safety, and security standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The role supports site leadership in meeting Faurecia's global HSE objectives and South African regulatory requirements while also playing a key role in regional HSE coordination through support to the SAF HSE Manager.
As a HSE & Security Manager, your main responsibilities at plant are as follow :
- Analyse site-specific risks and recommend strategic solutions to improve working conditions, reduce safety incidents, and ensure environmental protection.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective control measures.
- Lead investigations of accidents and incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and preventive actions are completed.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the site's HSE&S policies and programs in compliance with South African legislation and Faurecia standards.
- Ensure legal compliance and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities and local government.
- Manage the plant's emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Monitor legal compliance and manage the site's relations with local government and regulatory organizations.
- Monitor reporting of indicators (e.g., FROI, environmental data) and ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior management.
- Oversee performance indicators (e.g., FROI, environmental metrics) and ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior management.
- Lead planning and execution of audits and follow-up actions.
- Facilitate ongoing training and awareness programs for employees.
- Coach and support site leadership and operational teams to embed a culture of safety, security, and environmental responsibility.
- Manage and monitor on-site and off-site security activities based on Faurecia's 3-layered security framework.
- Lead and coordinate SAF HSE Network activities, including periodic team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Disseminate HSE information effectively across the SAF plants and promote collaboration.
- Assist with the implementation of new HSE requirements across all 4 SAF plants.
- Support regional audit readiness (e.g., ISO 14001) and ensure major risk areas are addressed proactively.
- Support or lead accident and incident investigations at regional level as required.
- Coach and support the SAF HSE Coordinators to share knowledge / best practices
- Participate in regional and business group HSE meetings, supporting strategic discussions and decision-making.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: The ideal candidate will have/be:
The Minimum Qualification/s Required For This Position Is/are
- Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Certified Safety Professional (e.g. SAIOSH, NEBOSCH, SAMTRAC)
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in an HSE&S leadership/management role within a manufacturing, industrial environment or automotive industry.
- Certified Safety Professional (e.g. SAIOSH, NEBOSCH, SAMTRAC)
- Strong knowledge of South African HSE legislation and regulations.
- Proven ability to implement and manage effective HSE management systems.
- Knowledge of HSE tools and methods: AMDEC, 5 why methodology, job instruction, audits, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18000…
- Knowledge of the Faurecia standards and BG HSE Reporting requirements
- Knowledge of 3 layered Security requirements.
- Languages: Minimum bi-lingual (English required)
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- HSE Management System Implementation & Auditing
- Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation
- Sustainability & Waste Management
- Continuous Improvement & Change Management
- Employee Training & Development
- Compliance with ISO 14001 & 45001
- Project Management & Execution
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- People Management
- Project Planning and execution.
- Training and Development
- CapEx & OpEx Budget Management
Should you not meet the minimum requirements or have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
Forvia supports the principles embodied in the Employment Equity Act and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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