Training & Site Compliance H&S Specialist

This is what you will do

The Training & Competence Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving the Site HSE Training & Competence Program while supporting the implementation and governance of the Site HSE Management System.

The role ensures that employees, contractors and visitors receive the appropriate HSE training according to their roles and responsibilities and that HSE procedures, standards and documentation are effectively developed, maintained and deployed across the site.

During the site start-up phase, the position will also be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the HSE Management System. As the organization evolves, responsibilities will be periodically reviewed to ensure alignment with the site's operational maturity and business needs.

Support the implementation of the site's Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) and Safety Management System (SMS) by ensuring that all personnel, contractors and relevant stakeholders receive appropriate Seveso-related training and maintain the required competencies.

The position reports to the Head of HSE.

You will be responsible for

Training & Competence Management

• Develop and maintain the Site HSE Training Matrix.
• Define HSE competency requirements for all site roles.
• Coordinate mandatory HSE training programs in compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
• Manage contractor HSE induction and qualification processes.
• Support onboarding activities for new employees and external personnel.
• Coordinate emergency response training and drills.
• Promote HSE awareness campaigns and behavioural safety initiatives.

Learning Management System

• Manage the HSE Learning Management System.
• Maintain training records and competency documentation.
• Monitor training completion, compliance and effectiveness through KPIs.
• Coordinate periodic refresher training.
• Support the development of digital and e-learning training solutions.

HSE Management System

• Develop, implement and maintain the Site HSE Management System.
• Draft, review and periodically update HSE procedures, standards, guidelines and work instructions.
• Coordinate document lifecycle management within the corporate document management platform (e.g. Veeva).
• Ensure HSE documentation complies with Corporate Standards, GMP expectations and applicable legislation.
• Promote standardization of HSE processes across the site.
• Support implementation of HSE digital workflows and document approval processes.

 Major Accident Prevention & Seveso Competence

• Develop and maintain the Seveso training and competency programme in accordance with applicable legislation and corporate standards.
• Coordinate training related to Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP), Safety Management System (SMS) and Emergency Response.
• Ensure personnel involved in safety-critical activities maintain the required competencies.
• Support emergency exercises and drills related to Major Accident scenarios.
• Collaborate with the Process Safety & Seveso Specialist to ensure training programmes reflect current hazards, risk assessments and operational changes.

 Governance & Assurance

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Support internal, corporate and external audits.
• Coordinate HSE Management Review inputs related to training and management systems.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions related to management system findings.
• Develop and monitor HSE Training and Management System KPIs.

 Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with HR, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Corporate HSE.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness and organizational growth through effective competence development and standardized HSE processes.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture across the organization.

You will need to have

• Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety or other relevant scientific disciplines.
• Experience in HSE management within pharmaceutical, chemical or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in developing and managing training programs.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems (e.g. Veeva) is considered an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Italian HSE legislation.
• Fluent Italian and English.

We would prefer for you to have

• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to develop and implement management systems.
• Experience in document governance and process standardization.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and project-based environments

Location

Nerviano, Milan

Compensation Range