Senior Executive - HSE

Job description / Role

Objective:

This position is responsible for implementing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs within the distribution center. The role ensures compliance with local regulations and company standards, conducts risk assessments, promotes a strong safety culture, and supports continuous improvement in workplace safety and sustainability practices.

Key responsibility:

HSE policy implementation

• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, and operational guidelines aligned with local laws and company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with global and regional safety standards and regulatory bodies.

Risk assessment & compliance

• Conduct workplace risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
• Recommend and implement corrective measures to mitigate risks.
• Monitor compliance with safety protocols and support audit readiness.

Incident management

• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses; perform root cause analysis and implement preventive actions.
• Maintain incident reports and corrective action tracking systems.

Training & awareness

• Organize safety training programs, toolbox talks, and HSE inductions for employees and contractors.
• Promote safety culture through awareness campaigns and continuous communication.

Safety inspections & emergency preparedness

• Perform routine safety inspections of equipment, storage areas, and emergency systems.
• Develop and conduct emergency drills and response plans in coordination with relevant teams.

Reporting & documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for safety inspections, incident logs, and training attendance.
• Generate regular reports and dashboards for HSE leadership and DC management.

PPE & environmental initiatives

• Ensure availability and correct usage of PPE across all operational areas.
• Support environmental sustainability projects such as waste reduction and energy conservation.

Desired experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in health, safety & environment, preferably within a warehouse, logistics, or distribution center environment.
• Working knowledge of occupational safety regulations and international HSE standards.
• Hands-on experience in conducting safety audits, trainings, and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and reporting skills with an ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

About the Company

The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.

Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.