Job Title: Head Of QHSE, KSA
Location: HQ
Reporting to CEO, KSA
Job Summary
The Country QHSE Director is the key leader to drive and maintain the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental culture within the region/country, including assurance that operational QHSE delivery is in accordance with Governing companies within the industry and Swissport’s global quality, safety & environment management systems and standards.
Main Responsibilities:
• Report directly to the Country CEO with a dotted line to Regional QHSE Director.
• Align with the global QHSE strategy and support the local management in developing the country QHSE strategic roadmap, drive implementation of action plans and objectives.
• Align with the regional QHSE strategy and support the local management in developing the country QHSE strategic roadmap, drive implementation of action plans and objectives.
• Coordinate and align QHSE activities of all business units amongst the stations with the country, in line with the regional roadmap and Swissport standards and management systems.
• Train and develop the QHSE Manager and the management team.
• 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.
• 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, behaviors and engagement of the country and stations management and employees.
• Hold/Participate in regular meetings with GACA and Airport Authorities
• Deliver regular QHSE performance reports to the Country Management.
• Deliver regular QHSE performance reports to the Regional Management when required.
• Provide guidance and develop the local QHSE management in the country and the stations.
• 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 team within the country 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 organizations and initiate
/ monitor corrective actions based on audit findings and occurrence investigations
• Initiate and/or carry out investigations on any major or higher incident/accident
• Have oversight of the operational risk register and the legal surveillance and compliance to the country and industries standards and laws.
• Enhance experience sharing by promoting exchange of resources and support.
• Assure participation in global expert’s groups.
• Assist the CEO to include contact for airline representatives, civil aviation authorities and government officials for all QHSE related matters.
SKILLS:
• A high sense of passion for improving QHSE culture and standards.
• Strong leadership experience ideally in a multi-cultural, international business environment.
• Ability to drive change in QHSE culture and to gain credibility, to persuade, gain support, obtain commitment, and mobilize management and team to action.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, build relationships as required to achieve goals while meeting the needs of the business.
• Liaise with the countries / stations and Swissport’s business units to ensure continuity of QHSE programs at the regional network level.
• Be accountable for maintaining high standards of performance, while striving to improve operations.
• Work independently and effectively in an evolving, complex and dynamic environment.
• Be willing to learn and make courageous decisions.
• Ability, through effective communication in a multi-cultural environment.
• Good oral and written communications and ability to communicate and motivate and drive standards at all levels.
• Look internally and externally for best practices and areas of improvement.
• Strong analytical, implementation and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications and Competencies:
• University technical degree/ professional qualifications or equivalent in related field, required.
• Industry Certification: such as certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist; NBOSH diploma or equivalent in safety management.
• 10 years of experience in a senior management role of multi sites within Aviation QHSE and Operations.
• Successful experience in implementing ISO/OHSAS/ ISAGO. Certified auditor.
• 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 behavioral based safety programs.
• Operational and general compliance orientation.
• TTT certified and experience in risk assessments, accident/incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Willingness to travel within the country and regions when required
• Fluent command of English as the corporate language, Arabic, preferred or other languages would be advantageous.
Looking for a new challenge?
If you are looking for a challenge in a rapidly environment in the aviation services industry and are motivated to work in a multicultural company and a position that allows you to put your ideas into practice, this will be an excellent opportunity for you.
