HSEQ Manager

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A Day in the Life

Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ)

• Design and implement HSEQ policies aligned with legal regulations and international standards.
• Identify and assess risks in operational processes, proposing preventive and corrective measures.
• Oversee legal compliance in occupational safety, health, and environmental matters.
• Promote HSEQ culture through training sessions, internal campaigns, and visible leadership.
• Manage incidents and accidents, including root cause investigations and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, health, environment, and quality.

Integrated Management System (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949)

• Maintain and improve the integrated management system, ensuring alignment with ISO and IATF standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and closure of findings.
• Manage system documentation such as manuals, procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Lead management reviews, presenting results, improvement opportunities, and strategic plans.
• Ensure effective integration of management systems across all operational areas.
• Evaluate suppliers and processes according to quality and traceability requirements (especially relevant for IATF 16949).

Batch Closure and Line Testing Laboratories

• Supervise laboratory operations, ensuring reliability and traceability of results.
• Validate testing and calibration methods, ensuring compliance with technical standards and customer requirements.
• Ensure availability of equipment, reagents, and trained personnel for line testing and batch closure.
• Analyze laboratory results to release products, detect deviations, and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate continuous improvement in testing processes, including automation, digitization, and statistical control.
• Guarantee data integrity, complying with regulatory and customer requirements (e.g., in automotive or pharmaceutical sectors).

Security

• Design and implement the site’s asset security plan, including access control, patrols, electronic surveillance, and emergency protocols.
• Manage security personnel (guards), including hiring, training, shift assignment, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate with private security and technology service providers (CCTV, alarms, biometric control).
• Investigate asset security incidents (theft, intrusion, vandalism) and establish preventive measures.
• Oversee compliance with entry and exit protocols for personnel, visitors, vehicles, and goods.
• Maintain communication with local authorities in case of emergencies or risk situations.

You Bring This Value

• Minimum - Knowledge of NOMs (Mexican Official Standards)
• Minimum - Knowledge of ISO 9001
• Desirable - Knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
• Desirable - Knowledge of IATF 16949
• Desirable - Knowledge of ASTM and ISO standards for physical testing

Compliance with:

• Safety standards and regulations
• Asset security (cash, inventories, facilities, materials, confidential information, intellectual property, IT systems, communication services, and reputation)
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Integrated Management System
• Generation of accurate and complete records

Authority:

• Enforce safety, health, environmental regulations, and product requirements at all times.
• Establish corrective actions in occupational health and safety, process safety, asset protection, and environmental matters to ensure the effectiveness of the Integrated Management System.
• Report to Senior Management on HSE performance at the Altamira Plant
• Halt activities that could compromise the integrity of personnel, equipment, infrastructure, or the environment.
• Authorize or deny access to plant facilities for contractors in general.
• Act as a representative before government agencies for procedures, audits, or specific requirements.
• Sign work permits as safety personnel.
• Release or block finished products according to quality assurance.
• Approve payroll incidents for their work team.

Education

• Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Preferred experience of 10 years or more in the manufacturing industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an HSE and/or Quality Supervisor.
• Preferred experience of at least 3 years as an HSE and/or Quality Coordinator

Languages:

• English – minimum level required to engage in written and spoken conversations.

Minimum Required Skills (Must-have)

These are essential for performing the role effectively from day one:

• Risk Assessment – Ability to identify and mitigate risks in safety, health, environment, and quality.
• Incident Investigation – Experience in analyzing and documenting workplace incidents.
• Safety Audits – Capability to conduct and interpret safety and quality inspections.
• Emergency Response Planning – Preparedness to lead and coordinate emergency actions.
• Leadership & Communication – Strong interpersonal skills to lead teams and communicate across departments.
• Continuous Improvement – Commitment to enhancing HSEQ systems and practices.

Competencies