QHSSE & Sustainability Manager

Role Overview

QHSSE & Sustainability Manager at Ali & Sons Holding LLC, a UAE-based diversified Group. The role leads Group-wide QHSE, Sustainability, ESG and Operational Excellence programmes across the portfolio of businesses.

Company Overview

Ali & Sons is a UAE-based diversified Group with exposure to multiple businesses, brands and operating environments.

Role Purpose

To build a stronger QHSSE culture, drive sustainability, and enable operational excellence by leading the development and execution of Group-wide QHSE, Sustainability, ESG and Operational Excellence frameworks and programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Policy

• Develop and establish policies and objectives for the QHSE management system that are compatible with the context and strategic direction of the organization.
• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of effective QHSE, Sustainability, ESG and Operational Excellence frameworks across the Group.
• Ensure the integration of QHSE management system requirements into the organization's business processes.
• Strengthen risk and opportunity management across QHSE, Sustainability and Operational Excellence.

Management Systems & Compliance

• Ensure that processes needed for the QHSE management system as per ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are established, implemented and maintained throughout the organization.
• Ensure the QHSE Management System achieves its intended results and remains aligned with organizational needs and strategic objectives.
• Develop and oversee policies, processes, procedures, training, document control, monitoring, auditing and performance review programmes.
• Promote the use of the process approach and risk-based thinking.

Auditing & Assurance

• Lead the annual programme of internal QHSE and ESG audits across Ali & Sons Group companies.

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Drive continual improvement by proactively identifying risks, opportunities and potential nonconformities and ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and appropriate corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Ensure initiation of action(s) to minimize the likelihood of the occurrence of nonconformities.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Maintain and continuously improve the Group's Balanced Scorecard Performance Management system.
• Report to top management on the performance of the QHSE management system and any need for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Represent the Company on QHSE and ESG matters with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, government bodies and NGOs.
• Build engagement and accountability across the organization to strengthen the effectiveness of the QHSE Management System.
• Ensure the promotion of awareness of customer and legal requirements throughout the organization.
• Communicate the importance of effective QHSE management and of conforming to the QHSE management system requirements.
• Engage, direct and support personnel to contribute to the effectiveness of the QHSE management system.

Training & Development

• Develop and implement training programmes that support the sustainable development of QHSE, ESG and Operational Excellence performance.
• Assess and develop the capability of the QHSE team, ensuring the function has the skills and resources required to deliver its responsibilities.
• Lead, develop and build the capability of the QHSE team.

General

• Perform other duties assigned by the Group Managing Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant managerial experience in QHSE, HSE, Quality, Sustainability or Operational Excellence.
• NEBOSH and/or IOSH certification.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certifications.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in QHSE management systems, auditing, risk management, incident investigation and continual improvement.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities, with a proven ability to drive organizational change.
• Strong business acumen, planning, process management and performance management skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.