Role Summary

The HSE Head is accountable for ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance while

safeguarding all workshops and premises. This role oversees the implementation and effectiveness of HSE systems, leads risk assessments and audits, manages incident investigations, and ensures robust emergency preparedness. In addition, the HSE Head develops and strengthens the HSE team, fosters a strong safety culture across all operations, and monitors key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

Compliance & Governance
Ensure full compliance with Egyptian Labor Law and applicable OSHA standards across all premises, including workshops, head office, school, and boutiques, with specific focus on jewelry manufacturing processes.
Establish and maintain HSE governance frameworks, including safety policies, procedures, and regulatory reporting structures.
Ensure timely regulatory reporting, permits, licenses, and statutory inspections for all locations.
Monitor changes in HSE legislation and standards, assess operational impact, and ensure organizational readiness and ongoing compliance.
Safety Risk Management & Audits
Conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments for jewelry manufacturing processes, including casting, polishing, chemical plating, stone setting, and waste management.
Lead internal and external HSE audits across workshops, head office, and retail boutiques, ensuring timely closure and followup of corrective actions.
Implement and monitor safety controls specific to jewelry operations, including PPE for grinders, fume extraction systems, gem dust control, chemical handling, and wastewater treatment.
Identify and mitigate office and retailspecific risks such as ergonomics, fire safety, electrical systems, customer flow, and contractor activities.
Review and approve safe work procedures, SOPs, and risk assessments prior to the introduction of new processes, equipment, or store openings.
Team Leadership
Lead, manage, and develop the HSE team through capability building, performance management, and clear accountability.
Define HSE roles and responsibilities across production, head office functions, and boutiques.
Drive crossfunctional safety initiatives with production, retail, facilities, and support teams.
Implement structured safety awareness and behavioral safety programs for artisans, office staff, and retail employees.
Coach leaders and supervisors to strengthen ownership of HSE at all levels.
Emergency Preparedness
Develop, implement, and test emergency response and evacuation plans for workshops, head office, and boutiques (fire chemical spills, medical emergencies).
Coordinate emergency drills and simulations,

ensuring lessons learned are captured and addressed.

Ensure availability and readiness of

firefighting equipment, first aid facilities, and emergency signage across all

locations.

Support business continuity planning from an

HSE perspective, including crisis response and recovery readiness.

Performance Monitoring
Define, track, and analyze HSE KPIs (e.g. incident rates, near misses, audit findings, training completion) and report insights to Management.
Lead incident and nearmiss investigations using root cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Monitor HSE trends and risk exposure across all premises to proactively prevent incidents.
Conduct regular inspections and site walks in workshops, offices, and boutiques to assess compliance and behavioral safety.
Maintain accurate HSE records, dashboards, and documentation for audits and management reviews.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on performance data, lessons

learned, and industry best practices.

Support sustainability and environmental initiatives where applicable (waste reduction, chemical use optimization, compliance monitoring).

Key Requirements

Minimum 5 years HSE leadership in industrial or manufacturing environments, multinational background.
Proven expertise in compliance, governance safety risk, and safety audits.
Experience leading HSE teams and developing evacuation plans.
Knowledge of jewelry workshop safety requirements.
Strong skills in safety awareness program design and delivery.
Arabic/English fluency; data analysis for safety dashboards.

Education & Qualifications

Education: Bachelors in occupational health & safety, Engineering, or related.
NEBOSH/IOSH certifications; ISO 45001 Lead, Auditor preferred.
First Aid/CPR certification; manufacturing safety training.

Competencies

Believe in Magic: (Passion & Commitment)

Being enthusiastic and committed to what you are doing inside the organization. Stay focused & continually aim to improve / reach success no matter what

setbacks are on your way.

Always Bring A Game:(Customer Excellence)

High level of optimism and a can do Orientation. A willingness to support and be a part of a team in multiple activities and stay motivated to accomplish the goal while facing obstacles. Works effectively with and supports colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.

Being a customer focuses by having the ability to understand internal/external needs and concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or solutions. Focusing efforts on understanding, meeting, and exceeding customer needs.

Get it done. RIGHT: (Drive High Quality Results)

Consistently achieves high levels of results while setting standards of excellence & quality. Seizes all opportunities to get the job done. Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks.

Be Real: (Ethics & Integrity)

Behave in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. shows consistency in words and actions. Model's high standards of ethics. Earning others trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

Be Creative: (Creativity & Innovation)

Ability to generate non-traditional yet practical ideas that would serve a business purpose and identify & develop new methods, approaches, systems, or tools that best suit different situations and generate business results. Moreover, the ability to multitask and take initiative.

Learn & Teach: (People Development)

Fostering learning and development culture.

Willingness to delegate responsibility, work with others, and coach to develop their capabilities.

Health & Safety Head