Plant HSE Manager at Faurecia

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

• FORVIA is committed to leading the way in safety and sustainable industrial development. As an HSE&S Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulations, fostering a culture of health and safety, and contributing to our sustainable future.
• The HSE&S Manager is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with environmental, health, safety, and security standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The role supports site leadership in meeting Faurecia's global HSE objectives and South African regulatory requirements, while also playing a key role in regional HSE coordination through support to the SAF HSE Manager.

As an HSE&S Manager, your main responsibilities at plant are as follow:

• Analyse site-specific risks and recommend strategic solutions to improve working conditions, reduce safety incidents, and ensure environmental protection.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective control measures.
• Lead investigations of accidents and incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and preventive actions are completed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site’s HSE&S policies and programs in compliance with South African legislation and Faurecia standards.
• Ensure legal compliance and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities and local government.
• Manage the plant’s emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Monitor legal compliance and manage the site's relations with local government and regulatory organizations
• Monitor the reporting of HSE indicators (FR0t, environmental data, ...)
• Oversee HSE performance indicators (e.g., FR0t, environmental metrics) and ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior management.
• Lead the planning and execution of HSE audits and follow-up actions.
• Facilitate ongoing HSE training and awareness programs for all employees.
• Coach and support site leadership and operational teams to embed a culture of safety, security, and environmental responsibility.
• Manage and monitor all on-site and off-site security activities based on Faurecia’s 3-layered security framework

As a HSE&S Manager, supporting the SAF HSE Manager, your main responsibilities are as follow:

• Lead and coordinate SAF HSE Network activities, including periodic team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Disseminate HSE information effectively across the SAF plants and promote collaboration.
• Assist with the implementation of new HSE requirements across all 4 SAF plants.
• Support regional audit readiness (e.g., ISO 14001) and ensure major risk areas are addressed proactively.
• Support or lead accident and incident investigations at regional level as required.
• Lead CVR remote audits and 3-layered security audits across SAF plant locations.
• Coach and support the SAF HSE Coordinators to share knowledge / best practices
• Coordinate the preparation of weekly COVID-19 and monthly HSE reports for the SAF region.
• Participate in regional and business group HSE meetings, supporting strategic discussions and decision-making.

Work Relationships:

• Internal Collaborations: Engage with the HSE site department and site employees for a united safety front. Collaborate with internal medical and occupational health teams.
• External Collaborations: Work seamlessly with external partners for safety and sustainability alignment.

Your profile and competencies to succeed
Minimum education level:

• Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (e.g. SAIOSH, NEBOSCH, SAMTRAC)

Professional Experience: 

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in an HSE&S leadership/management role within a manufacturing, industrial environment or automotive industry.
• Certified Safety Professional (e.g. SAIOSH, NEBOSCH, SAMTRAC)
• Strong knowledge of South African HSE legislation and regulations.
• Proven ability to implement and manage effective HSE management systems.
• Knowledge of HSE tools and methods: AMDEC, 5 why methodology, job instruction, audits, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18000…
• Knowledge of the Faurecia CVR Protocols and BG HSE Reporting requirements
• Knowledge of 3 layered Security requirements.
• Languages: Minimum bi-lingual (English required)

Skills and competencies: 

• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• HSE Management System Implementation & Auditing
• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation
• Sustainability & Waste Management
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management
• Employee Training & Development
• Compliance with ISO 14001 & 45001
• Project Management & Execution
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
• People Management
• Project Planning and execution.
• Training and Development
• CapEx & OpEx Budget Management