Head of QHSE

Job Title: Head Of QHSE, KSA

Location: HQ

Reporting to: CEO, KSA

Job Summary

The Country QHSE Director is the key leader to drive and maintain the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental culture within the region/country, ensuring operational QHSE delivery complies with governing companies, Swissport's global QHSE management systems, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Country CEO with a dotted line to Regional QHSE Director.
• Align with the global QHSE strategy and support local management in developing the country QHSE strategic roadmap, driving implementation of action plans and objectives.
• Coordinate and align QHSE activities of all business units across stations with the country, in line with the regional roadmap and Swissport standards.
• Train and develop the QHSE Manager and the management team.
• Ensure comprehensive implementation of Swissport's QHSE management system within the region, supporting the development and improvement of the Swissport Quality Health & Safety Management System.
• Lead by example, continually managing and coordinating QHSE improvement and compliance, fostering a Zero Incident and Zero Waste mindset.
• Build a sustainable QHSE commitment, awareness, knowledge, behaviors and engagement among country and station management and employees.
• Participate in regular meetings with GACA and Airport Authorities.
• Deliver regular QHSE performance reports to Country Management and to Regional Management when required.
• Provide guidance and develop local QHSE management across the country and stations.
• Ensure the QHSE team possesses high levels of qualification, skills and key competencies, and identify improvement areas to accelerate the Zero Incident and Zero Waste mindset.
• Plan, prepare and conduct internal safety audits, initiating and monitoring corrective actions based on audit findings and investigations.
• Initiate and/or carry out investigations on major or higher incidents/accidents.
• Oversee the operational risk register and legal surveillance, ensuring compliance with country and industry standards and laws.
• Promote experience sharing by exchanging resources and support.
• Assure participation in global expert groups.
• Assist the CEO in contacting airline representatives, civil aviation authorities and government officials on all QHSE matters.

Skills

• Passion for improving QHSE culture and standards.
• Strong leadership experience in a multicultural, international environment.
• Ability to drive change in QHSE culture and gain credibility, persuade, secure commitment, and mobilize management and teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Coordination with countries, stations and Swissport's business units to ensure continuity of QHSE programs.
• Accountable for maintaining high performance standards and pursuing operational improvement.
• Independence and effectiveness in an evolving, complex environment.
• Willingness to learn, make courageous decisions and communicate effectively.
• Strong analytical, implementation and problem solving skills.

Qualifications and Competencies

• University technical degree/professional qualification or equivalent in a related field.
• Industry certification such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, NBOSH diploma, or equivalent in safety management.
• 10 years of senior management experience across multiple aviation QHSE sites.
• Successful implementation of ISO/OHSAS/ISAGO; certified auditor.
• Knowledge of regional/country laws and industry regulations related to safety, health and environment.
• Proven track record in implementing QHSE systems and behavioral based safety programs.
• Operational and general compliance orientation.
• TTT certification and experience in risk assessments, accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Willingness to travel within the country and region as required.
• Fluent in English; Arabic preferred; other languages advantageous.