Job Description

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

HSE Manager

Verona, Italy · On-site

Reports to: Site Manager

The Role

Lead the Verona site’s health, safety and environmental strategy – driving continual improvement in operational risk management, developing a mature safety culture, and ensuring legal compliance through effective leadership, coaching and implementation of kp standards. Working in close partnership with the site management team, you’ll make HSE integral to how the site operates and be the trusted advisor who influences operational and strategic decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the site’s health and safety strategy, aligned to corporate standards and regulation, and build a mature safety culture – coaching leaders, challenging unsafe behaviours and embedding accountability for risk at every level.
• Ensure compliance with Italian HSE legislation, company and industry standards (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, BRCGS), keeping management systems effective and embedded, and leading inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and control, and run high-quality incident investigations that find systemic causes and prevent recurrence.
• Develop competency and training programmes – induction, refresher and risk-specific – and create an environment where employees actively identify hazards and challenge unsafe conditions.
• Oversee emergency preparedness (fire, evacuation, first aid, crisis) and drive environmental compliance and sustainability improvements (waste, recycling, emissions, energy).
• Analyse leading and lagging indicators (TRIR, incidents, near-misses, audits), spot trends, advise leadership, and manage HSE budgets, contractor safety and related procurement.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ HSE experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, preferably packaging or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of Italian health, safety and environmental legislation (e.g. D.Lgs. 81/2008, D. Min. 2 settembre 2021, UE 2023/1230) and its practical application in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations and safety training.

Preferred

• Professional certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, UNI 11720).
• Experience in a regulated environment such as food, pharmaceutical or consumer packaging manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Personal Profile

• A strong leader and influencer who drives positive cultural change.
• An excellent communicator and trainer, analytical and detail-oriented.
• Able to engage employees at every level and build genuine ownership of safety.
• Proactive and results-driven, with a strong commitment to safety excellence.

What We Offer

• Salary: A salary of €45,000 – €55,000, depending on experience
• A key leadership role with real ownership of health, safety and environmental performance at the site.
• The opportunity to shape a mature safety culture and lead continuous improvement.
• Genuine investment in your development and clear scope for progression.
• A competitive benefits package.

Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

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