Louis Vuitton Senior HSE & Facilities Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a global maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its heritage luxury leather goods and craftsmanship. The brand operates integrated manufacturing and retail activities worldwide and maintains rigorous standards in product quality, safety and workplace excellence.
Louis Vuitton seeks a Senior HSE & Facilities Manager in Venice to lead HSE, compliance and facilities across manufacturing sites.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define, implement and maintain the integrated Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) management system in compliance with applicable laws and standards (e.g., D. Lgs. 81/08, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
- Lead and coordinate local HSE Managers to ensure consistent application of group initiatives, best practices and regulatory compliance across sites.
- Oversee general services and facilities (SGX): manage, maintain and optimise the real-estate portfolio, infrastructure and plant systems, including maintenance planning and contractor supervision.
- Prepare technical specifications and tender documents, manage contractors and supervise works through to technical and economic acceptance (collaudo).
- Conduct continuous monitoring and control activities (inspections, audits, KPI reporting) and drive corrective actions to remediate non-conformities.
- Develop and deliver HSE training programs and provide technical advisory to senior management on HSE strategy and risk mitigation.
- Design and implement emergency response plans and coordinate incident management to minimise impact on people and environment.
- Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for HSE and facilities performance and report periodically to senior leadership.
- Propose and lead projects for new construction, refurbishment and ergonomic work-space innovation, including plant and infrastructural design improvements.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a scientific, engineering or equivalent discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in manufacturing environments with responsibility for HSE and/or facilities.
- Deep knowledge of national HSE legislation (D. Lgs. 81/08) and international management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
- Proven experience drafting technical tender specifications, managing contractors and delivering construction/refurbishment projects.
- Strong competence in risk assessment, PPE management (DPI), POS procedures and audit methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence at all levels.
- Availability for frequent travel and flexibility to operate across multiple sites.
- Proficient English (B2); French is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments with a track record of leading HSE programs and managing facilities, construction or refurbishment projects.
Education
Master's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
Workplace
The role is situated in Venice, Veneto, Italy.
Culture
Louis Vuitton combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global operational discipline; teams operate in a high‑standards, collaborative environment that values precision, innovation and respect for craftsmanship. The maison encourages continuous professional development and cross‑functional cooperation across production and corporate functions.
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