HSE Manager ( s )

About the Role

Akkodis is seeking an HSE Manager for a contract position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading and managing the Health, Safety, and Environmental function across pharmaceutical manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office operations. The HSE Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing HSE strategies, policies, and risk management programs to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible workplace, adhering to Saudi regulations and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company’s HSE strategy, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian occupational health and safety requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Conduct and oversee Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), HAZOP, HIRA, and workplace inspections.
• Identify hazards associated with pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, cleanrooms, warehouses, chemical handling, and facility operations.
• Develop and maintain emergency response, fire prevention, evacuation, business continuity, and crisis management plans.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, occupational injuries, and unsafe conditions, including root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Establish and monitor HSE KPIs, including incident rates, near misses, safety observations, corrective actions, training completion, and inspection performance.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs, toolbox talks, safety inductions, emergency response training, and awareness campaigns.
• Ensure appropriate selection, availability, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Manage contractor HSE requirements, contractor induction, permits, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and HSE audits and ensure timely closure of identified findings.
• Coordinate occupational health programs, medical surveillance, and workplace health assessments where applicable.
• Support investigations and management of chemical, biological, ergonomic, electrical, fire, and other occupational hazards.
• Ensure safe management, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and pharmaceutical-related materials.
• Work closely with Quality and Production teams to integrate HSE requirements into pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory activities.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Maintain HSE documentation, records, reports, permits, risk assessments, inspection reports, and compliance registers.
• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports and present key findings and improvement plans to senior management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing workplace incidents, improving safety culture, and minimizing environmental impact.
• Ensure employees are informed of workplace hazards and adequately trained in applicable safety procedures and controls.

Pharmaceutical Industry Responsibilities

• Ensure HSE controls are effectively implemented within pharmaceutical production areas, cleanrooms, laboratories, warehouses, utilities, and maintenance areas.
• Manage risks related to hazardous chemicals, solvents, compressed gases, pharmaceutical substances, laboratory chemicals, and biological hazards.
• Support safe handling and storage of raw materials, finished products, chemicals, and hazardous waste.
• Ensure appropriate controls for exposure to hazardous substances, dust, vapors, noise, and other occupational hazards.
• Participate in facility modifications, new equipment installations, and projects from an HSE perspective.
• Support GMP-related activities where HSE requirements intersect with pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and other departments during audits, inspections, and corrective-action programs.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HSE strategies and management systems.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian occupational health and safety regulations and international best practices.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires close collaboration with various departments including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, HR, Supply Chain, and senior management to foster a strong safety culture and continuously improve HSE performance.