HSEQ Manager -Galati - Romania in Galaţi

HSEQ Manager -Galati - Romania
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Director / Executive Management
Direct Reports: QA/QC Personnel, HSE Officers
Functional Oversight: Document Control

Romanian language proficiency is mandatory.

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve the company’s Integrated Management System covering Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management.
• Ensure procedures, processes, and documentation are aligned and standardized across departments.
• Maintain control of management system documentation, including the Master Document Register (MDR).

• Lead the implementation, extension, and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Coordinate certification audits, surveillance audits, and external assessments with certification bodies.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal HSEQ requirements.

• Oversee QA/QC processes across fabrication, assembly, and production operations.
• Ensure products and deliverables comply with technical specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Review and control quality documentation, including QMPs, ITPs, inspection records, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Promote a right-first-time and zero-defect culture.

• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and operational controls in accordance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Ensure effective use of Permit to Work (PTW), Risk Assessments (RA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and safe working practices.
• Promote proactive hazard identification, incident reporting, and preventive actions.

• Develop and execute internal audit plans across all functions.
• Lead external, certification, and client audits.
• Ensure non-conformities are identified, investigated, and closed in a timely manner.
• Drive root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Define, monitor, and report HSEQ KPIs related to safety, quality, environmental performance, and compliance.
• Prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
• Identify training needs and implement HSEQ awareness and competency development programs.
• Promote a strong HSEQ culture throughout the organization.

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in HSEQ roles within manufacturing, marine, industrial, oil & gas, or other complex technical environments.
• Proven experience in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.
• Strong experience in audits, certification processes, compliance management, and quality systems.
• Background in multidisciplinary production or project environments.

• Strong knowledge of Integrated Management Systems and ISO standards.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC, fabrication, assembly, production controls, and HSE systems.
• Experience in audit management, document control, compliance monitoring, and corrective action follow-up.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 is an advantage.

• Achievement and maintenance of ISO certification targets.
• Audit performance and compliance scores.
• Reduction of LTIFR, TRIR, NCRs, rework, and repeat non-conformities.
• Timely closure of corrective actions.
• Compliance of quality and HSEQ documentation.
• Delivery of training plans and continuous improvement actions.