Regional HSEQ Lead

About SmartQ

We are a leading B2B Food-Tech company built on 4 pillars-great people, great food, great experience, and greater good. Solving complex business problems with our heart and analyzing possible solutions with our mind lie in our DNA. We are on the perpetual route of serving our clients wholeheartedly. Armed with the stability of an MNC and the agility of a start-up, we have spread across 19 countries, having collaborated and executed successfully with 600 clients. We have grown from strength to strength with a blend of exuberant youth and exceptional experience. Bengaluru, being our headquarters, is known as the innovation hub and we have grown up to be the global leader in the institutional food tech space. We were recently acquired by the world's largest foodservice company – Compass group which has an annual turnover of 20 billion USD.

To know more about the 5 key pillars that surround our culture check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ page. You will be amazed to be a part of our growth story - https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartq-bottlelabs/life/cdc290f8-ff81-4e7f-9c96-37d842f936c4/?viewAsMember=true

Are you excited to take on the challenge as our Regional Lead – HSEQ?

Are you passionate about championing health, safety, environment, and quality standards while leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence? If your answer is a confident yes, then we want to hear from you.

As Regional Lead – HSEQ at SmartQ, your primary responsibility will be to oversee and enhance HSEQ processes across the region to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Building strong, collaborative partnerships across departments and aligning HSEQ strategies with business goals will be key to your success. Your leadership, analytical mindset, and deep expertise in HSEQ will distinguish you in this critical role.

If you are a dynamic, results-oriented manager with a proven track record in steering MNCs toward unprecedented success, we invite you to seize this opportunity to make a profound impact on our global presence. Do you possess all these skills and wish to make an impact in the world of food and technology? Join us now!

Key roles and responsibilities:

Strategic Delivery of the HSEQ Agenda

• To drive HSEQ Strategic Planning in line with SmartQ HSEQ Strategy
• Bringing innovations/ introducing new trends in the field of HSEQ in consultation with the Business Heads / Lead HSEQ for gradation of HSEQ function for the company.
• Implementation of all food safety and health & safety standards (of the company)
• Sharing of leading practices across the units regularly and implementation throughout all the locations in India.
• Analyze training requirements, developing training plans and impactful training materials.
• Developing the Content as per the requirement.

Implementation of the Global Standards

• HSEQ audits as per the audit schedule and monitoring implementation of CAPA.
• Performing HSEQ scoping/ pre-mobilization site assessments for all new bids in coordination with the Sales and Operation team and providing necessary inputs in HSEQ scoping document sites on time. Also coordinating with the clients (existing & new) for any HSEQ-related matters/ queries.
• Helping mobilization of new sites for Regional by ensuring adherence to all HSE & QA related processes required for successful mobilization.
• Co-coordinating with operation leaders/ process owners for all HSEQ-related methods for effective implementation of the same.
• Maintaining Zero Food Poisoning Allegations

Governance & Reporting

• Monthly HSE report & weekly HSEQ report
• Monthly review within the in-unit HSE team & guide improvement of the same.
• Supporting the unit and the client to meet the requirements of the certifying/ regulatory bodies during the certification/ re-certification process as applicable.
• Imparting training as per the “Training Calendar” and monthly reporting of the training activities

Vendor Compliance

• Ensuring the Quality Development in the Supply Chain for Vendors (existing and new) through vendor audits, review of the supplied material quality and supply chain/ process and conducting Vendor awareness training sessions on HSE and QA parameters.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HSEQ roles, preferably in the food and hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, OSHA, and local HSEQ regulations.
• Excellent skills in risk assessment, policy implementation, and auditing.
• Ability to conduct training sessions and promote a safety-first culture.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Message from CEO:

We've come to realize that we're not merely in the B2B Food service industry; we're in the business of 'Capturing Hearts.' We find ourselves in a unique position to turn ordinary, mundane corporate cafeterias into places of pure delight, where individuals can freely express themselves, find inspiration, and share happiness. Such a profound transformation opportunity is a rare gift, where the purpose of our enterprise transcends the ordinary. If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to join us in our mission to spread joy and happiness in a world weighed down by stress and pressure. Together, let's play our part in making this world a more beautiful place.