Safety Manager

About the Opportunity

The Safety Manager is a strategic position and responsible for designing, deploying, and continuously improving the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and employee health & safety (EHS) programs across all Peru operations (nursery, R&D, production, distribution, and administrative sites). Operating as a trusted advisor and change agent, the role ensures full compliance with Peru safety regulations, while driving a proactive safety culture that supports business objectives.

The position reports to the Director of Industrial Relations - Americas.

Bilingual Spanish & English

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of the corporate Safety Management System in Peru, aligning with internal and international safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive occupational health & safety programs, including hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective‑action tracking.
• Serve as primary liaison with Peruvian regulatory agencies (e.g., SUNAFIL, etc.) for safety compliance, inspections, and reporting; ensure timely submission of legal obligations such as the Annual Work Program and accident statistics, where applicable.
• Partner with site leadership, HR, and Operations Leaders to set measurable safety performance goals; analyze leading and lagging indicators, contribute to the preparation of dashboards, and present findings to Peru leadership.
• Provide guidance and coaching to direct reports; set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and develop talent pipelines for future safety leadership.
• Lead serious incident investigations (e.g., fatalities, catastrophic events) using root‑cause methodologies and champion systemic corrective actions.
• Partner with Procurement team provide guidance on contractor and vendor safety qualification, onboarding, and audits.
• Champion employee engagement in safety through behavior‑based programs, safety committees, and targeted communications in Spanish and English.
• Manage the annual EHS budget for Peru, including capital projects, training, and PPE; identify ROI opportunities.
• Coordinate occupational health services, medical surveillance, and wellness initiatives in cooperation with appropriate internal and external resources.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

Preferred Qualifications