HSE Manager
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Turkey to lead the product activities in our central office could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Turkey office is based in Ankara, with 2 plants and 4 quarries serving the Turkish market and exports of our product. We’ve been producing high quality, market-leading gypsum building products for 91 years. Knauf Turkey is a part of Knauf Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA) which is one of Knauf Group's regions. Our 2100 strong team including 350 Turkey team is growing and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ankara Ahiboz Environment, Health and Safety department as HSE Manager.

Can you say ‘yes’?
Do you treat your colleagues with respect?
Do you always have the customer in mind?
Do you act with future generations in mind?
Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?
Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensuring in accordance with the corporate/regional guidelines, the implementation, updating, review and auditing of the company HSE Systems,
• Monitoring the effective implementation of appropriate Safety and Environment System procedures and providing for their updating in line with changes in legislation and company directives,
• Providing motivation and familiarization of all company personnel respecting the importance of complying with company system procedures and all safety equipment provided,
• Safety audit on site, instruction and training the company and contractor staffs,
• Conducting HSE trainings, meetings and “TOOL BOX” talks,
• Reviewing employee safety programs to determine their adequacy,
• Defining company management any need of special emergency, rescue, safety and fire protection / firefighting systems and necessary training,
• Supporting company safety, environmental and quality policies and programs,
• Providing technical and professional proposals and advising to protect company property and personnel,
• Preparing annual HSE objectives and action plan,
• Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly inspection and monitoring all activities and facilities,
• Recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards,
• Reminding all workers that the safety in the best policy and targeting zero accident.
• Determining annual plant safety investment budget items and providing to achieve 100% completion rate within the year.
• Leading the implementation of LOTO activities in accordance with global standards.

What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering degree is preferred),
• Minimum 7 years related experience,
• Having Environment Officer Certificate from Ministry of Environment,
• Preferred B Class Safety Specialist Certificate,
• Preferably having ISO 9001, ISO 18001, ISO 14001 certificates,
• Having NEBOSH General Certificate is a plus,
• Excellent command of English,
• Good knowledge of QDMS & Microsoft Office,
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills,
• Strong presentation and project management skills,
• Decision-making and result-oriented,
• High cooperation and persuasion skills,
• Residency in Ankara,
• No restriction for travel.

What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within as soon as possible.