Roles and missions of the QSE Director
QSE Directors are health, safety and environment (QSE) professionals. They are responsible for the implementation and monitoring of health, safety and environmental strategies and policies. The primary responsibilities of a QSE Manager are to:
- Create QSE procedures and policies for the organization.
- Define QSE objectives and maintain their performance levels.
- Develop plans for the prevention and mitigation of environmental risks and damage.
- Identify, assess and manage occupational and environmental hazards.
- Develop performance monitoring plans and provide guidance on QSE best practices.
- Train personnel in the application of QSE procedures and accident prevention.
- Evaluate QSE performance and prepare reports for submission to authorities.
- Ensure that all QSE regulations relating to employment, health and safety are applied and kept up to date.
- Participate in regulatory hearings and inspections.
- Supervise, coordinate and monitor the work of QSE experts.
In addition, the QSE Manager may be responsible for leading projects and initiatives to improve QSE compliance. He or she may also oversee internal and external audits. Finally, he or she is responsible for communicating the organization's impact on the environment and society. In summary, QSE Managers are responsible for implementing QSE guidelines and requirements and promoting QSE and environmental best practices.
Salary and career development of the QSE Director
A QSE Director is a professional who is responsible for the implementation of and compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards. In France, the gross annual salary of a QSE Director ranges from 50,000 to 80,000 euros. The evolution of the gross annual salary in France per year of experience for a QSE Director can be summarized as follows
- 0 to 2 years: between 50,000 and 70,000 euros per year
- 2 to 5 years: between 70,000 and 80,000 euros per year
- 5 to 10 years: between 80,000 and 90,000 euros annually
- 10 to 15 years: between 90,000 and 100,000 euros annually
- More than 15 years: between 100 000 and 150 000 euros per year
A QSE Director can consider a career evolution towards jobs such as
- Quality Manager
- Safety and environment manager
- Quality consultant
- Quality or safety expert
- Sustainable development manager.
