This role encompasses direct management of HSE operations across our key campuses and strategic coordination for critical sites. The role includes:
Direct Management: Oversee and lead HSE operations at the Campus Genevois de Haute Horlogerie, Headquarters de Bellevue, and the Campus de Villars-sur-Glâne.
Strategic Coordination: Support and guide HSE operations at critical sites as defined by Group Security, ensuring alignment with Group standards and objectives.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
I. Direct HSE Management for Campuses (Meyrin, Bellevue, Villars-sur-Glâne)
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team comprising 2 internal HSE collaborators, external HSE support, and occupational nurses covering 3 health services across the 3 sites. Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental protection.
Operational Oversight: Ensure the delivery of high-quality HSE services and maintain appropriate workplace safety standards for all personnel and assets across the designated campuses.
Third-Party Management: Manage relationships with third-party service providers, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and ensuring optimal return on investment (ROI).
Risk Mitigation & Strategy: Develop, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive mitigation strategies to address identified HSE hazards and environmental impacts. This includes procedural enhancements, technological improvements, and targeted awareness training programs.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to all relevant HSE regulations, laws, and industry best practices. Develop and implement corrective action plans to address any identified deficiencies promptly.
Incident Management: Oversee the accurate recording, thorough investigation, and detailed assessment of all HSE incidents, near misses, and hazardous situations. Identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions in line with Group HSE compliance requirements.
Audits & Reviews: Conduct regular internal HSE self‑assessments and reviews of new processes, facility modifications, and operational changes to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.
Budget & Resource Management: Monitor and control HSE expenditures, ensuring efficient resource allocation and suitable ROI for all initiatives.
Proactive Monitoring: Stay abreast of emerging HSE risks, threats, and trends, adapting campus HSE strategies and protocols accordingly.
On‑Site Presence: Maintain a regular physical presence at the CGHH Meyrin and at the Villars-sur-Glâne campus (minimum of 2 days per week per site) to ensure direct oversight and engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate effectively with local authorities, professional bodies, and internal stakeholders (e.g., facilities, production, HR) as necessary to ensure integrated HSE management.
II. HSE Guidance & Coordination for Critical Sites
Strategic Alignment Support: Contribute to the strategic alignment of HSE initiatives for critical sites with Richemont's overall objectives and Group directives, providing expert input and recommendations.
Risk Assessment Advisory: Provide guidance and support to critical sites in conducting regular, comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential significant hazards and environmental impacts.
Best Practice Facilitation: Establish and facilitate regular team meetings, committees, and task forces to ensure cross‑functional alignment, promote best practice sharing, and foster consistent HSE standards across all critical sites.
Expert Guidance & Training: Offer expert guidance, advice, and support to site personnel and field HSE managers, actively promoting a proactive culture of HSE awareness and safe behaviour through training and mentorship.
Group HSE Liaison: Act as a key liaison with the Group HSE function, actively contributing to the evaluation of new requirements, addressing challenges, and exploring innovative technologies and solutions relevant to critical sites.
Oversight & Support Visits: Conduct regular visits to all critical sites, as dictated by risk assessments and business needs, to provide support, monitor implementation of HSE programs, and offer constructive feedback.
Emergency Preparedness Support: Assist critical sites in the development, review, and implementation of robust emergency response plans and business continuity measures.
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related engineering field. A recognised Swiss HSE qualification/certification (e.g., Federal Diploma for Safety Specialist, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) is required.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in HSE management, with a significant focus on operational safety and environmental compliance within complex, multi‑site environments.
Proven experience in the luxury goods industry, high‑value asset environments, or a similar sector with stringent security and safety requirements is highly desirable.
Multi‑Site Management: demonstrated experience in managing HSE operations across multiple sites, ideally in an international context.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex data from various sources to identify trends, generate key insights, and present actionable recommendations that facilitate informed decision‑making.
Leadership: Proven track record of leading, motivating, and developing diverse teams, as well as influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels.
Languages: Fluency in French (foremost) and English is required. Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., German) is a significant asset.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long‑term HSE strategies that are fully aligned with Richemont's business objectives and Group Security directives.
Risk Management: Expert ability to identify, assess, evaluate, and effectively mitigate a broad spectrum of HSE hazards and environmental impacts.
Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the capacity to dissect complex issues and develop innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions.
Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex HSE concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse, non‑technical audiences. Proven ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
Decision Making: Ability to make sound, timely, and effective decisions under pressure, based on comprehensive information and risk assessment.
Regulatory Expertise: In‑depth knowledge of Swiss and international HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
Emergency Response: Experience in developing, implementing, and testing emergency preparedness and response plans.
Environmental Stewardship: Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and sustainability initiatives.
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