HSE Director, Site Operations EMEA

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated HSE Director to lead our Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives across ISE EMEA. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant HSE regulations, promoting the safety culture, and driving continuous improvement in all aspects of workplace health, safety, and environmental management. The HSE Director will play a critical role in mitigating risks, reducing workplace incidents, and ensuring a sustainable approach to environmental stewardship. The HSE Director is part of the ISE Region EMEA management team, the global ISE HSE leadership team and also functionally closely coordinating with the Konecranes Group VP HSE and Crisis Management. The HSE Director has direct reports from the EMEA country HSE network.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership:
  • Implement the Konecranes HSE policy, strategy and standards within the EMEA Region and develop Region-specific initiatives to drive a strong safety culture.
  • Lead the ISE EMEA HSE team, providing direction, support, and mentorship to ensure high standards of safety and environmental performance.
  • Promote a proactive HSE culture across all levels of the organization, fostering accountability and engagement in safety initiatives.
• Compliance & Regulatory Management:
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international HSE laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Maintaining open communication and ensuring timely reporting of incidents, audits, and compliance.
  • Stay up-to-date with changing regulations and industry best practices, advising senior leadership on necessary changes.
• Risk Management & Incident Investigation:
  • Identify potential HSE risks and implement effective risk management strategies.
  • Lead incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Training & Development:
  • Ensure employees at all levels are trained on HSE policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Develop and implement ongoing training programs to continuously improve the organization's HSE competency and awareness.
• Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement:
  • Monitor and analyze HSE performance metrics, providing regular reports to senior leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement through the identification of trends, opportunities, and implementation of new HSE programs and initiatives.

What You Should Bring?

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in HSE roles or similar, with 5+ years in a leadership position.
  • Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing HSE programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment, including change management and developing safety culture.
• Skills:
  • Good knowledge of HSE regulations and industry standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in incident investigation and risk management.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Ability to lead and develop a diverse team
• Certifications:
  • Professional certifications are preferred.

Why Join Us?

At Konecranes, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees while protecting the environment in which we operate. As our HSE Director, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a key function, making a tangible impact on our business and the safety of our workforce. We offer a dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding work environment where you can grow professionally while driving meaningful change.

We are constantly looking to improve the wellbeing of our employees at work as well as on leisure time. We offer our employees a flexible work environment tailored to their life situation as well as performance-based incentives, comprehensive occupational healthcare and insurance, and the opportunity to take part in the employee stock ownership program.  

Interested?
If you are ready to lead and inspire a culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility, please submit your application along with your CV via the “Apply” link below by 19 of December 2024. 

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.