SHE Manager Spain

Location: Barcelona, Spain

To manage and ensure the overall effectiveness and continuous improvement of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) systems across mixed environments including laboratories, facilities, and offices in Spain.

Main responsibilities

• Drive the development of a strong safety culture and execute the global operational excellence HSE strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Safety, Health and Environmental regulations affecting employees and facilities, including both local and corporate requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, coordinate annual legal audits, perform safety inspections, investigate incidents/accidents, and follow up on emergency drills.
• Define and implement preventive and corrective action plans, as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver HSE training to all personnel, including external contractors.Support key stakeholders, including laboratory teams (e.g., perfumery and food-related labs) and facility management.
• Manage documentation related to the approval of external suppliers on site in accordance with Spanish regulations, and support the establishment of work permit systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a highly socially and environmentally responsible organization.
• A high-performing HSE environment with industry-leading standards.
• Participation in a global HSE professional community.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment within international networks.
• Exposure to a global and multicultural workplace.
• Career development opportunities.

Profile

• Master’s degree, preferably in Chemistry, Food Technology, or a relatedfield.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, ideally in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or food industry.
• Official Spanish certification as “Técnico Superior en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales” with all three specialties (Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics/Psychosociology).
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Availability to travel within Spain.
• Strong technical expertise, industry knowledge, and proficiency with relevant tools and systems.
• Adaptability, effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and independent leadership style with the ability to promote HSE awareness locally.
• Strong alignment with safety standards and values.