Global Manager Health and Safety

About the position

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Global Health & Safety Manager (H&S) to lead and shape the Health & Safety direction across our organization, ensuring the highest standards of safety across our global operations.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to integrate H&S into the fabric of our operations, from executive leadership to plant-level processes.

If you are passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces and have a proven track record in leading H&S strategies within industrial or manufacturing settings, we invite you to join our team. Together, we will work toward minimizing harmful impacts, and setting standards for excellence in Health & Safety.

This position will be located in Brzesc Kujawski (Poland).

Responsibilities

•    Setting direction for KA Group H&S (e.g. KPI’s, objectives and actions) in cooperation with KA Group Industrial Engineering & OpEx VP and VP BAs Quality/HSE and supports system and process development implementation.
•    Being a member of KA Group IE & OpEx management team.
•    Supporting to ensure compliance with ISO 45001 at plant, regional and business area level.
•    Track, review, and enhance H&S competencies across the KA Group, including digital training initiatives.
•    Taking ownership of KA Group H&S KPI’s and proactively follow them up.
•    Providig expert advice and support to plant management and H&S coordinators when needed on accident investigations, reporting, training, organizing.
•    Concern escalation resolution coming from plants and business areas.
•    Collaborating with local teams to ensure cohesive and compliant H&S practices.
•    Ensuring compliance with legal and customer standards (and general KA system compliance).
•    Contributing on special task forces initiated by the KA Group.

Requirements

•    University Degree: Occupational Safety and Health (required) or similar.
•    5-10 years of H&S experience in an industrial environment, with at least 5 years in automotive manufacturing (preferred).
•    Management profile with five or more years of experience of leadership in competitive environment.
•    High degree of personal integrity and confidence.
•    Good conflict management skills.
•    Facilitation skills (e.g. workshops) with a high focus on solutions.
•    Confident in oral and written English communication.
•    Preferably one or more foreign languages.
•    Willingness to travel globally (20-30% time).

What we offer

•    A challenging role in a dynamic and international organization.
•    Opportunities to lead impactful projects and influence Group-wide practices.
•    A collaborative environment that values innovation, safety, and sustainability.

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.