Corporate Safety Manager

Team Overview and Job Responsibilities

Within the Global Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Function, we are looking for a Corporate Safety Manager who will support the deployment of the Group HSE Strategy and drive continuous improvement of safety performance across all regions and business units.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

HSE Governance, Policies and Standards

• Develop, review, and continuously improve Global HSE Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Operating Instructions.
• Ensure alignment of HSE documentation with ISO 45001 requirements, applicable legislation, and corporate governance principles.
• Support the implementation and cascading of the Group HSE Management System across Regions, Countries, and Sites.
• Monitor the effective deployment of corporate HSE requirements and identify improvement opportunities

Safety Performance Management and Reporting

• Coordinate the collection, validation, consolidation, and analysis of global safety data and KPIs.
• Monitor both lagging and leading indicators (e.g., TRCF, LTIF, Days Lost, SR, Occupational disease, Near Misses, Observations, BBS, Corrective Actions, Training, Site Management Walkthrough).
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, presentations, and Board-level updates on HSE performance.
• Support sustainability and ESG reporting requirements related to occupational health and safety.

Auditing, Assurance and Compliance

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in Corporate HSE audits, self-assessments, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Verify the implementation of Group HSE standards and support regions and sites in closing identified gaps.
• Support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive action plans.

Incident Prevention and Learning

• Oversee the management of significant incidents, investigations, root cause analyses, lessons learned, and safety alerts.
• Analyze incident trends and identify recurring risks and systemic weaknesses.
• Support the identification and deployment of preventive initiatives across the Group
• Promote the sharing of best practices across regions and business units.

Global Safety Programs and Projects

• Lead and coordinate global safety improvement projects, including behavioral safety initiatives and technology-based risk reduction programs
• Support the evaluation and implementation of innovative safety solutions (e.g., industrial safety technologies, digital monitoring systems, anti-collision systems, AI-based safety tools).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external stakeholders involved in HSE projects.

Team Building and Culture Development

• Design and deliver global training programs (eg. HSE Advanced Academy) , webinars, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote safety leadership programs and strengthen a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Facilitate global HSE communities of practice and best-practice sharing.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key interface between Corporate HSE, Regional HSE Directors, Country HSE Managers, Plant Management, Sustainability, Finance, HR, Operations, and Engineering functions.
• Coordinate HSE initiatives involving multiple international stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Health & Safety management within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience in a Corporate, Regional, or Multi-site HSE role.
• Experience managing international HSE programs and projects.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and management systems.
• Advanced understanding of ISO 45001 and safety governance frameworks.
• Experience in auditing, compliance management, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
• Solid knowledge of industrial risks, manufacturing processes, contractors management, machinery safety, and high-risk activities.
• Experience in developing corporate procedures, policies, standards, and governance documents.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with HSE KPI management, reporting systems, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with digital HSE platforms and reporting tools (eg. Evotix)

Leadership Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrix and international environment.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities.

Education

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or related discipline.
• Professional HSE certifications are considered a plus.

Languages

• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Travel

• Availability for international travel to support audits, project implementation, and HSE initiatives worldwide.

• Type of contract: Permanent  Full time

• Location: Milan

• Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Gomma, Plastica, Cavi elettrici e affini.

• Job Level/Category in line with the applicable collective agreement.  

• Gross annual salary no less than: € 62.000

• The position is eligible for an individual or collective variable incentive based on the achievement of predetermined performance objectives

• Benefit:

• Health insurance

• Meal vouchers / canteen

• Transport/Parking facilitation

• Remote work flexibility

Our selection process:

Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) if applicable

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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