Description

Within organisations, the QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) manager is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of staff. They ensure that the organisation and operations of the company comply with regulations and standards relating to product quality, production hygiene, employee protection and the minimisation of environmental impacts.

Qualities and skills

• Communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organisational skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Knowledge of regulations relating to quality, hygiene, health and safety, and the environment in the workplace
• Proficiency in quality standards and certifications
• Knowledge of how the company operates and its sector of activity
• Knowledge of emergency response techniques (fire, first aid, etc.)
• Proficiency in business IT tools
• Proficiency in a foreign language (depending on the company)

Educational qualifications and training

Bac+5 Master’s in Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment Master’s in Maintenance and Industrial Risk Management Engineering school qualifications, specialising in industrial risk management or environmental management

Sectors and organisations

QHSE Managers work in both the public sector (for example, public prevention and inspection bodies) and in private companies, particularly in the industrial sector (automotive, agri-food, electronics, metallurgy, etc.).