Occupational Risk Prevention Manager - Industrial Sector
Description
About the role
The selected person's mission will be to lead the Occupational Health and
Safety strategy of the plant. Their main objectives will be to ensure legal and corporate standard compliance, guarantee the proper management of occupational and industrial risks, and protect people, facilities and the processes. Likewise, they will be responsible for driving the transformation of the preventive culture, promoting visible leadership and shared responsibility. They must integrate prevention policies into the daily management of operations, maintaining a direct focus on sustainable risk reduction and operational excellence.
What you'll do
Strategy and Management: Translate the global and regional prevention strategy into concrete objectives, priorities, and action plans for the centers under their responsibility. Define and lead the annual prevention plan, establishing and monitoring proactive and reactive indicators to support decision-
making. Periodically report to Management on performance, risks, and investment needs.
- Regulatory Compliance and Audits: Guarantee strict compliance with applicable legal regulations in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial
Safety, and Serious Accidents. Deploy and improve the OHS management system, ensuring the implementation of guidelines and procedures. Coordinate internal and external audits, verifying that findings are converted into action plans with effective follow-up until their closure and real reduction of risk.
- Risk Assessment and Operational Safety: Lead the identification, assessment, and control of risks, with special attention to critical risks and activities with the potential for serious or fatal injuries. Actively participate in the design and modification of processes and facilities, promoting the principle of prevention through design. Drive engineering and organizational measures to eliminate risk at the source.
- Investigation and Emergencies: Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses using structured methodologies to find root causes and opportunities for improvement. Coordinate the relationship with the Mutual Insurance company and other organizations regarding accident rates, as well as keep the emergency management system updated and coordinate drills.
- Preventive Culture and Leadership: Lead the transformation of the safety culture from a model of mere compliance toward one of leadership and involvement. Lead OHS committees as decision-making forums and drive employee participation tools. Lead, develop, and grow the internal prevention team.
- Business Coordination: Coordinate the preventive management of contractors and suppliers, guaranteeing the control of high-risk activities and simultaneous works. Act, when appropriate, as the designated worker regarding Occupational Health and Safety.
- Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Prepare the monthly and annual reports and indicators required at the corporate level. Analyze indicator trends to identify, share, and replicate best practices oriented toward risk reduction.
What we're looking for
University degree or equivalent, preferably in Engineering, Science,
Occupational Health and Safety, Security, Environment, or other related technical disciplines.
- Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, possessing the specialties required for the performance of the position.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Occupational Health and
Safety positions in industrial environments.
- Proven experience in production environments.
- Minimum English level B2.
- Solid knowledge of OHS and Industrial Safety legislation.
- Knowledge of OHS management systems, with preference given to the ISO 45001 standard.
- Demonstrable experience in the transformation of preventive culture, leadership commitment, and risk management.
- Previous experience in team leadership and in cross-functional work with departments such as Operations, Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and
Human Resources.
- Good level of proficiency in the use of digital tools and data analysis.
Nice to have
- Experience in the implementation of management systems, conducting audits, managing critical risks, and continuous improvement initiatives will be positively valued.
What you'll get
- Permanent contract
- flexible schedule