Global Health & Safety Operations Manager

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November 1

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Compliance • SaaS • Sustainability

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company, providing a comprehensive range of services designed to assure quality and integrity across various sectors. SGS is focused on sustainability, offering climate action services and an all-encompassing ESG portfolio under its IMPACT NOW suite. The company has ambitious targets for growth by 2027, driven by its strategy to address global megatrends. SGS operates globally, providing business assurance, connectivity and products, digital trust, health and nutrition, and solutions for industries and the environment.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1878

📋 Compliance

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Assist the Global Head of Safety in providing strategic advice and operational support to all SGS affiliates globally, with a focus on both lab safety and field operations risk reduction. • Lead the development and dissemination of best practices in safety management for laboratories, field sampling, inspection sites, industrial environments, and client facilities, ensuring alignment across all regions and business lines. • Conduct thorough assessments and audits of laboratories, field operations, and project sites, supporting the delivery of the Group Audit Programme. • Collaborate with regional and site management teams to ensure compliance with SGS’s HSE standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines, including fire prevention, chemical management, working at height, line-of-fire prevention, ergonomics, and vehicle safety. • Support affiliates in implementing effective mitigation controls and provide expert advice on safety matters across diverse operational environments. • Lead and contribute to accident/incident investigations in both lab and field contexts, ensuring that findings are integrated into continuous improvement initiatives. • Champion holistic safety practices across all affiliates, driving a culture of vigilance, accountability, and operational excellence.

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in an HSE-related field or equivalent • At least 5 years of experience in safety management, with a proven track record in both laboratory and field operations safety (e.g., industrial inspection, environmental monitoring, logistics, or construction safety). • Proficient in English (fluent spoken & written); additional languages are an asset. • IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. • Strong ability to work within and lead diverse teams, collaborating effectively across various levels of the organization. • Excellent interpersonal skills with a confident, resilient approach and the ability to influence and inspire others. • Proven capability to manage and resolve difficult situations in high-pressure environments. • Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex safety concepts to a wide range of audiences. • Up to 30% travel expected

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid model • SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options • Benefits platform