Group HSSE Manager, Management Systems

Drive safety transformation in a global role

Are you a self-starter with a strong background in Health, Safety, Environment Management Systems? Do you want to join a diverse and competent team ensuring safety transformation? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As the Group (global) HSE Manager – Management Systems at NKT, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing our Global HSE Management system across all business lines and sites worldwide. This position offers the chance to contribute to our zero injuries goals and enhance our safety culture. Do you want to be part of a global company committed to a green and sustainable future?

Enhance safety and efficiency across NKT

Your responsibility will be to:

• Own and be the super user of the NKT Group HSE Management system, including various IT systems and platforms, processes, guidelines, and procedures
• Ensure the global HSE Management system is developed and prepared for the future, enhancing safety, efficiency, and professionalism across all business lines and sites
• Build, develop, and maintain the Group HSE intranet
• Lead and coordinate various safety culture improvement programs with our HSE Council team and local sites
• Manage and set up HSE-related software, budget, cost, and frame agreement processes with vendors

This role can be located in Prague or Kaunas and requires availability for business travel around 2-5 days/month, mainly in Europe.

Experienced safety professional with technical insights

We are looking for a person who can work independently, is structured, and has a “do’er”-mindset. You should be able to effectively write simple procedures and develop our supportive processes and tools for your colleagues. As an experienced advocate of a safety culture, you should be a team worker who listens, executes, inspires others to make changes, and takes part in the energetic transformation.

You also have:

• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Successfully completed a university degree, such as Safety or Quality Engineer (BSc/MSc), Production/Mechanical Engineer (BSc/MSc)
• Several years of experience with a strong safety background in a technical/industrial environment
• HSSE Management systems knowledge: ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 50001 (preferable internal auditor in min. one standard)
• Experience building and maintaining management systems and related HSSE process frameworks

Be part of NKT's growth journey

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

This role offers career development opportunities, being part of a collaborative team, and the chance to grow your skills in an international setting. You will be part of a company dedicated to the green transition and making a positive impact on the world.

“As a leader, I am committed to fostering a great working environment where we thrive, grow and create value for our stakeholders. Joining our international team means being part of a transformative journey towards a safer and more sustainable future." says hiring manager, René Olsen.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than May 9th, 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager René Olsen at rene.olsen@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Kevin Strack at kevin.strack@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

At the factory in Cologne, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the Energiewende and the global transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center at a state-of-the-art power cable factory. 

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com