HSE MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Jul 30, 2025 - The Health, Safety, and Environment Manager (HSE Manager) has solid experience in occupational safety within industrial or manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to implement HSE policies and meet performance KPIs. This role requires NEBOSH certification, strong leadership in matrix organizations, and the ability to engage teams while delivering practical and sustainable safety solutions. The manager must be fluent in both German and English and serve as the key authority on Health and Safety for all stakeholders and site managers, with prior operational exposure seen as a strong advantage.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout HSE Manager Resume
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Incident Investigation
  • Safety Auditing
  • Program Implementation
  • Safety Training
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • KPI Reporting
  • Policy Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Communication Skills
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Culture Promotion
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Training Delivery

Summary of HSE ManagerKnowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Occupational Health and Safety with 1 year of Experience

  • Working experience in a relevant position (from manufacturing).
  • Good knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.
  • Able to demonstrate leadership and communication skills to create and drive teamwork.
  • Able to creative mindset, a proactive and innovative approach, resilient and take responsibility.
  • Experience of working in a multinational company.
  • Fluency in oral and verbal English.
  • Independent, proactive, and willing to shoulder new responsibilities.
  • Strong Communication skills across different audiences.

2. BA in Public Health with 10 years of Experience

  • Must have ISO 45001/14001 Knowledge.
  • English and Spanish with a professional proficiency level.
  • HSE in construction projects experience.
  • Knowledge of HSE standards.
  • Experience of working in and managing the HSE Management system environment.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Confident self-starter who can work independently.
  • Knowledge of internal and external audits.
  • Must demonstrate a working knowledge of management techniques, department procedures and requirements.
  • Able to display emotional understanding and control one’s emotions with empathy for others and uses these skills to lead others.

3. BS in Occupational Health and Safety with 1 year of Experience

  • Experience in Health, Safety and Environment and Fire Services, preferably in food processing plants.
  • Knowledge of the environmental impact of beverage operations in DK.
  • Knowledge of Danish HSE legislation and experience with long-term strategy setting and change management.
  • Experience in implementing well-known safety principles within.
  • LOTO, Various PtW, risk assessment training.
  • Visual communication (HSE campaigns).
  • Fire safety and evacuation training.
  • Experience in digital follow-up and reporting tools.
  • Able to write and speak Danish and English.

4. BS in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of Experience

  • Able to manage a team of HSE professionals.
  • Able to keep the company up to date with all legislative requirements and ensure compliance.
  • Able to carry out HSE Induction Training.
  • Able to lead Health, Safety and Environmental training courses.
  • Able to manage external Health and Safety Audits.
  • Experience in leading the implementation of different HSE processes within the company.
  • Prior experience in a pharmaceutical, oil and gas, biotechnology, or similar GMP environment.
  • Experience of working closely with other functions across the business.

5. BA in Environmental Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in workplace health and safety.
  • Ability to interpret and apply applicable legislations and regulations and maintain a sound knowledge of current legislation, policies, and guidelines.
  • Highly developed multi-faceted communications skills.
  • Ability to effectively influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience developing and implementing HSE procedures.
  • Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor in safety management systems would be highly advantageous, as would ICAM or equivalent Incident Management Training Qualification.
  • Must have passed professional exams in health and safety at work and fire safety.
  • Fluent in English and the Slovene language.
  • Advanced computer skills (Windows, MS Office).
  • Must have knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 systems.
  • Must have basic andragogical skills.

6. BS in Industrial Engineering with 10 years of Experience

  • Hold NEBOSH International General Certificate and or Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers.
  • Hold up-to-date qualifications with evidence of CPD.
  • Experience in the management of large-scale heavy civil engineering projects at a senior level with marine project experience.
  • Able to speak, read and write English proficiently.
  • Hindi and Arabic language skills would be advantageous.
  • Holder of a Safety and Health Degree level 1.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Credible, with an engaging communication style.

7. BA in Human Resources Management with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience in HSE topics.
  • Skills in HSE methods, Risk analysis, job instruction, audits (ISO 14001, OSHAS 18000…).
  • Able to provide fire protection, machinery safety, and audit methodology.
  • Technologies of the Division.
  • Able to international mindset.
  • Must have bilingual English.
  • Must have IOSH or training/teaching qualifications as well.
  • Background in Health, Safety and Environment.
  • Able to work well under pressure, determined and is able to influence at all levels.

8. BS in Safety Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience Quality System Management.
  • Great computer skills (Microsoft, Excel).
  • Must have communication skills and adult training skills.
  • Knowledge of statistics, statistical process control theory and quality measurement systems.
  • Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ) and Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager (ASQ) certification, or making progress toward obtaining.
  • Significant experience, including supervisory experience.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of HSE industry best practices.

9. BS in Environmental Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Excellent understanding and working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
  • Must have IEMA Environmental Foundation Certificate.
  • Experience managing a HSE function in an automated/semi-automated warehouse or food manufacturing facility.
  • Experience dealing with issues relating to HSE swiftly and effectively.
  • Experience in maintaining an accredited OHSMS - ISO 45001.
  • Experience of delivering IOSH Managing Safely.
  • Solid HSE experience, preferably in the construction field.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

10. BA in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience

  • Must have a certified Safety Professional (CSP).
  • Gain hands-on environmental and safety experience in a manufacturing operation.
  • Intermediate to Advanced computer skills (MS Office - Excel, Outlook, MS Word).
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards.
  • Good organizational, problem-solving, analytical, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interface with personnel across all levels of the business.
  • Ability to be customer-focused and a team player.
  • Ability to drive accountability within the team.
  • Relate well to all types of personalities, proven by having great communication, influencing and collaboration skills.

11. BS in Occupational Health and Safety with 10 years of Experience

  • Experience working within the industrial field as an HSS professional.
  • Able to act in the capacity of a manager overseeing at least 3-6 direct reports and indirectly over 100.
  • Must have CRSP designation.
  • Industrial construction experience.
  • Pipeline construction experience.
  • Long length, large diameter pipeline experience.
  • Good understanding of Safety Management System (ISO 45001, ISO14001, SMKP and SMK3).
  • Able to perform an audit.
  • Full professional or bilingual proficiency in English.
  • Ability to manage a team, easy to communicate in verbal and written form.
  • Must have  POP certification, POM certification.

12. BA in Environmental Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in an HSE leadership position within a multi-site operation.
  • Knowledge of confined space, working at heights, chemical and emergency management.
  • Experience in the aquatics, fitness, and recreation sectors is highly regarded.
  • Able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of business.
  • Able to operate strategically in consultation with key stakeholders.
  • Able to lead and manage results through others.
  • Proven safety experience in, FMCG industry.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Australian OH&S, State Workers' Compensation.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Ability to drive cultural change and development.
  • Strong influencing and communication skills.
  • Strong logical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

13. BS in Environmental Science with 1 year of Experience

  • Must have a qualification in HSE, Engineering/Health, or a related field with management experience within manufacturing or a similar background.
  • Knowledge of HSE legislation within Malaysia, including relevant standards and codes of practice.
  • Experience working with HSE Management Systems/Incident Management Systems.
  • Knowledge in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.
  • Experience in managing direct reports and developing and training talent.
  • Able to lead behavior-based HSE culture change within a large and/or complex business.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and Analytical evaluations.
  • Experience within FMCG, ideally food manufacturing.
  • Must have NEBOSH qualifications.

14. BS in Chemical Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • HSE experience Demonstrated success in developing/implementing continuous improvement initiatives and accountability programs.
  • Proven ability to drive process improvements, adhere to budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Proven ability to lead with the following key competencies, including Critical Thinking, Continuous Cost Focus, Technical Expertise, Influence and Delivery of Sustainable Results.
  • Knowledge and experience with HSE Regulations in regard to OSHA and EPA.
  • Ability to be flexible with hours.
  • Relevant professional experience in the HSE management of major construction projects, preferably in the field of offshore wind power or in power plant or plant construction.
  • Specialist in occupational safety and have additional qualifications relevant to SchuSiKo/SiGeKo.
  • Very good knowledge of spoken and written English.
  • Willingness to travel and intercultural skills complete profile.

15. BA in Public Health with 1 year of Experience

  • Professional experience in a production environment and occupational safety, ideally in industrial environments.
  • Experience in leading and engaging people and creating a vision.
  • Proven team player and experienced in matrix organizations.
  • Ability to find pragmatic and sustainable solutions and deliver those.
  • High level of German and English, both spoken and written.
  • Able to act as the person of authority for all Health and Safety for all stakeholders/site managers.
  • Must be NEBOSH qualified from a manufacturing background.
  • A proven track record in developing and executing HSE policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Experience of working to agreed HSE KPI's.
  • Able to apply displaying of exposure to working with Operations would be highly advantageous.

16. BS in Industrial Engineering with 15 years of Experience

  • Experience in major oil/gas EPC projects in a similar position.
  • A current relevant health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma/IOSH/CSP Certificate or equivalent).
  • Full conversant with International HSE standards, codes and industry practices.
  • Experience and understanding of technical HSE (P&ID, HAZOP, SIL, MOC process, etc.).
  • Extensive Knowledge of the key HSE Risks and related aspects associated with different phases of an EPC development, including Major Accident Hazard Management, operational and workplace risk management systems and processes.
  • Extensive experience in overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the HSSE Management System and HSSE Plans by contractors and subcontractors on site to ensure effective control of risks.
  • Must have audit experience.
  • Manufacturing experience or related experience in health, safety and environmental management. 
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Sound knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.

17. BA in Business Administration with 10 years of Experience

  • Progressive experience in the development and implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental programs involving the project life cycle.
  • Experience in a Lead HSE position within an EPCI environment.
  • Experience as an HSE trainer or coach and in developing general and specific HSE awareness, induction, and refresher HSE training for site leaders, supervisors, and engineers.
  • Willing to travel and for offshore work arrangements.
  • Fluency in local dialects is an advantage.
  • People-Development and Customer Focus.
  • Proficiencies in Microsoft applications.
  • Must have working experience in the QHSE field.
  • Must have NEBOSH certification.
  • Proactive, energetic, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence both internally and externally.

18. BS in Safety Engineering with 15 years of Experience

  • Construction experience in the field of Health and Safety.
  • Prior experience in construction supervision or PMC on roads/bridges/open-cut tunnel projects.
  • OSHAD HSE practitioner certification.
  • Professional certifications (CSP, Nebosh Diploma, CMIOSH, ISO 45001 and 14001 Lead Auditor Certification).
  • Extensive knowledge of OSHAD SF regulations, extensive knowledge in Incident/Accident Investigation and reporting procedures as per OSHAD Mechanism 11.0.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to perform in a consultant supervision managerial capacity.
  • Environmental policies and significant environmental impact of job activities in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard.
  • Strong experience working in manufacturing in six sigma/lean/continuous improvement environments.
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