Whse Manager Anz

WHSE Manager (ANZ) – Responsibilities The WHSE Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for health, safety, and environmental performance across all sites. Develop, implement, and monitor the WHSE strategy and align it with global corporate objectives and local legal requirements. Provide guidance to ANZ and APAC senior management on WHSE risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives. Actively support contractor management adhering to standards, WHS audits, and safe design principles. Ensure effective governance by establishing policies, standards, and procedures applicable across the region. Take lead in regional crisis response, business continuity, and disaster preparedness; oversee regional risk assessments, audits, and inspections. Ensure compliance with occupational health & safety, environmental regulations, and sustainability requirements. Lead or support incident investigations to address root causes and implement preventive measures. Monitor, analyse and report on WHSE KPIs (TRIFR, LTIFR, near misses, audit compliance, training completion) and aim to meet industry benchmark. Develop and implement WHSE training programs tailored to operational and legal needs; build capability and awareness across the workforce. Foster a culture of safety ownership and environmental responsibility, driving continuous improvement. Lead initiatives to reduce environmental footprint, including waste, emissions, and resource use; ensure compliance with permits, reporting, and sustainability targets. Support implementation of company‑wide sustainability programs at the regional level. Act as the APAC regional safety system owner; ensure effective use for incident reporting, audits, risk management, and compliance tracking. Provide training, technical support, and data insights to site‑level WHSE representatives; use system data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Lead, mentor, and support local WHSE Coordinators, Delegates, and site managers. Collaborate with HR, Operations, and external authorities to align strategies and ensure compliance. Proactively lead workplace wellbeing initiatives aligned with local government awareness programmes. Represent the region in global WHSE forums; share best practices and contribute to company‑wide standards. Attend and represent Kardex at safety briefings, conferences, industry breakfasts, lunch & learns, safety forums and exhibitions related to WHSE matters. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. Professional WHSE certifications (e.g., Cert IV in WHS, ISO, OSHA, or equivalent). 7‑10 years of experience in WHSE, with strong knowledge of ANZ WHSE laws, acts, and global standards. Experience in using Quentic or similar WHSE management systems. Proficiency in English; additional languages considered an asset. Hands‑on approach and operational experience in managing multiple sites. Ability to guide diverse teams across multiple sites. Industry experience in automation, warehousing, or intralogistics. Analytical skills to interpret complex WHSE data and provide actionable insights. Strong communication skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels. Proactive problem‑solving skills for identifying risks and implementing sustainable solutions. Change‑management skills to embed new processes, systems, and cultural improvements. About the Role Automated storage solutions are high‑tech. We develop solutions in Industry 4.0 and digitalisation to offer our customers an excellent all‑around service. Our production sites rely on the skills of specialists in planning, production, and assembly, and the innovative spirit of engineers from research and development. #J-18808-Ljbffr