EHS Manager M/F - Kénitra

Company :

CRIT Maroc, a branch of CRIT Group, is one of the leaders in temporary work and recruitment in France and internationally.

CRIT Group currently has 600 agencies worldwide (France, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Ireland, England, USA, Africa), including 12 in Morocco (Casablanca, Rabat, Kenitra, EL Jadida, Berrechid, Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier...).

CRIT Maroc is a global human resources player, a renowned recruitment and temporary work agency in the market. Our commitment is to provide the right skills, offering effective, fast, flexible, and transparent solutions in human resources management.

Safety, diversity, and access to employment are the fundamental values of CRIT Group to ensure the success of everyone.

Job :

Key Responsibilities

EHS System Management: Deploy, maintain, and improve the EHS management system in accordance with ISO standards (14001, 45001, 50001) and Group guidelines.

Compliance & Regulatory Affairs: Ensure strict adherence to the Moroccan Labor Code (Law 65-99) and environmental laws. Act as the primary liaison with local authorities (labor inspectors, fire departments, environmental regulators).

Risk Management & Operational Safety: Assess and mitigate risks related to chemicals, machinery, and working at heights. Supervise the safety of employees and subcontractors during both construction and production phases.

Environmental Management: Oversee the compliant disposal of waste (especially hazardous and chemical waste), monitor emissions (VOCs, wastewater), and contribute to sustainability goals (ESG, carbon footprint).

Incident & Emergency Management: Lead investigations following accidents or near misses, implement corrective actions, and maintain fire protection systems and emergency response plans.

Culture & Team Building: Recruit and manage a local EHS team, audit suppliers, and establish a proactive safety culture across all levels of the plant.

Required profile :

Candidate Profile

Education: Bachelor's degree minimum (Master's preferred) in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, or Chemical Engineering.

Experience: At least 5 years of EHS management experience in the industrial sector, including a minimum of 2 years in a Manager or leadership role.

Industry Background: Required experience in demanding industrial environments (chemicals, automotive, battery manufacturing, or large-scale construction projects).

Technical Expertise: Proven mastery of ISO 14001 and 45001 standards as well as the Moroccan legal framework. An international certification (NEBOSH, IOSH) is a strong asset.

Multicultural Environment: Prior experience within an international or Asian/Chinese company is highly valued to facilitate management synergies and cross-cultural communication.

Languages: Perfect fluency in French or Arabic (for interactions with local authorities and shop-floor operations) AND a good level of English (written and spoken) for corporate Group reporting.

Soft Skills: Strong leadership, adaptability to simultaneously manage a construction site and an operational start-up, and excellent coordination abilities.

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Desired personality traits :

Respect of the rules Need for objectivity Rationalism Tenacity Organization