Job Description: The Regional Head of Quality Safety Health and Environment LATAM (QHSE) is the key leader to drive the Zero incident and Zero waste culture within the operations in the region/country, including assurance that operational QHSE delivery is in accordance with the industry’s and Swissport’s global quality, safety & environment management systems and standards. Job Responsibilities: Ensure the establishment and maintenance of an operational risk register and the legal surveillance per country. Enhance experience sharing by promoting exchange of resources and support. Provide guidance and develop the regional QHSE management team. Ensure the highest levels of qualification, skills and key competencies (audits, investigation, risk analysis, reporting, communication, training, coaching and prevention) are provided for the QHSE management team within the region and identify improvement areas to accelerate the implementation of the Zero incident and Zero waste mind-set. Be the regional point of contact and reference for Quality, Safety and Environment for all Swissport’s business units. Lead by example and continuously manage and coordinate QHSE improvement and compliance within the region by leading the cultural change to a Zero Incident and Zero Waste mind-set. Align with the global QHSE strategy and support the local management in developing the regional QHSE strategic roadmap, drive action plan and objectives. Ensure comprehensive and efficient implementation of Swissport’s QHSE management system within the region/countries/stations and actively support the development and improvement of the Swissport Quality Health & Safety Management System as part of the Swissport Formula. Plan, prepare and conduct internal safety audits in Swissport operational organizations and initiate / monitor corrective actions based on audit findings and occurrence investigations Initiate and/or carry out investigations on occurrences if applicable Build a sustainable QHSE commitment, awareness, knowledge, behaviors and engagement of the regional management and employees. Deliver regular QHSE performance reports to the Regional and Global Management. Job Requirements: A high sense of passion for improving QHSE culture and standards. Strong leadership experience ideally in a multi-cultural, international business environment. Ability, through effective communication in a multi-cultural environment. Good oral and written communications and ability to communicate and motivate and drive standards at all levels. University technical degree/ professional qualifications or equivalent in related field, required. MBA desirable. Industry Certification: such as certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist; NBOSH diploma or equivalent in safety management. Liaise with the countries / stations and Swissport’s business units to ensure continuity of QHSE programs at the regional network level. Be accountable and maintaining high standards of performance, while striving to improve operations. Ability to evangelize the QHSE programs and to gain credibility, in order to persuade, gain support, obtain commitment, and mobilize management and team to action. Excellent interpersonal skills, build relationships as required to achieve goals while meeting the needs of the business. Work independently and effectively in an evolving, complex and dynamic environment. Be willing to learn and make courageous decisions. 5 -8 years of experience in a senior management role in QHSE, in the aviation or similar i.e shipping, cargo logistics or transportation industry, preferably with a specialty area in ground operations. Successful experience in implementing ISO/OHSAS management system. Certified auditor, desirable. Knowledge of region / country specific laws and industry regulations related to safety, health and environment. Look internally and externally for best practices and areas of improvement. Strong analytical, implementation and problem solving skills. Job Details: Company: Swissport Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Tampa, FL, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com
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