Overview
FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
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Position
Position Title : HSE Manager
Location : Parma, Italy
Reports To : Managing Director, Italy
Department : Health, Safety & Environment
Employment Type : Open-ended employment contract and full-time working hours
Job level : Quadro (Middle Manager) according to the National Collective Agreement of Metalworkers of Industrial Companies
Position Overview
The HSE Manager serves as the under Article 16 of Legislative Decree 81 / 08, assuming responsibility for the implementation, oversight, organisation, management and control of the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System in compliance with Legislative Decree 81 / 08 and other applicable Italian and EU legislation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, in performing the above mentioned role, the HSE Manager, ,ensures the strategic and operational integration of safety and environmental risk management within the Italian operations.
The HSE Manager will also lead a team of HSE professionals, including direct oversight of the HSE Specialist role, and collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, the RSPP, and local authorities to drive regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities

Act as the legally appointed Delegated HSE Employee, accepting the delegation of functions under Art. 16 of Legislative Decree 81 / 08.
Ensure full compliance with Legislative Decree 81 / 08, environmental legislation (e.g., Legislative Decree 152 / 06), and relevant EU directives.
Coordinate closely with the RSPP, Occupational Health Doctor(s), and other personnel (e.g., RLS, workers’ representatives).
Lead the HSE function including supervision, coaching, and performance management of the HSE team.
Provide strategic direction to senior leadership on health, safety, and environmental matters, including legal obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
Oversee and validate the development and updates of the DVR (Documento di Valutazione dei Rischi).
Ensure proper implementation of risk assessments, safety procedures, and operational controls across all company sites and activities.
Promote the implementation of D.U.V.R.I., POS, and other legally required documents for contractors and site-specific operations.
Define and execute the annual HSE training plan in accordance with legal obligations and operational needs.
Promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance across all functions.
Direct incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring timely root cause analysis, corrective action, and reporting.
Oversee the development and testing of Emergency Response Plans and fire safety procedures, including prove di evacuazione (evacuation drills).
Plan and execute internal HSE audits and inspections; manage follow-up actions and corrective measures.
Monitor performance metrics (KPI / KRI), prepare regulatory and internal HSE reports, and recommend system improvements.
Serve as the primary HSE contact with Italian authorities (ASL, ARPA, VV.FF, ISPRA, etc.) and external auditors.
Collaborate with global and regional HSE teams to align local programs with corporate standards.
Availability to interface with emergency services and regulators as needed.

Qualifications

Education : Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience : Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in HSE roles, including at least 4 years in a managerial or delegated position within Italy.
Languages : Fluent in Italian (mandatory); professional proficiency in English.

Other Requirements

Willingness to travel periodically within Italy for site visits, inspections, and audits.

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