HSE Manager

Function

• You are responsible for the organisation’s overall Health, Safety & Environment policy.
• You will develop, implement and monitor the health, safety and environmental policy.
• You will ensure that the organisation complies with the applicable laws and regulations relating to safety, prevention and the environment.
• You will advise the board and management on HSE-related issues and act as a fully-fledged strategic sparring partner.
• You are regularly present on the shop floor and work with the operational teams to foster a strong safety culture.
• You will oversee risk analyses, audits, inspections and incident investigations, and translate the findings into concrete improvement measures.
• You will work closely with the Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPBW) and maintain constructive relationships with the social partners.
• You will manage external partners on environmental matters and gradually build up the expertise needed to take on these responsibilities in-house.
• You will support the organisation with investment and change projects from an HSE perspective.

Profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in a technical field.
• Level 2 Prevention Adviser.
• At least several years’ experience in health and safety within a manufacturing environment; experience in the construction or chemical sector is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation is an advantage; a willingness to undertake the Environmental Coordinator A training course is important.
• You combine a strategic vision with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• You communicate easily with both management and staff on the shop floor.
• You have strong organisational skills, are decisive and know how to get people on board with change processes.
• You speak Dutch fluently; knowledge of French and/or English would be an advantage.

Organisation

Our client is a well-established and innovative manufacturing company with a strong reputation within its sector. The organisation is investing heavily in quality, sustainability and the further professionalisation of its health, safety and environmental policies. You will be joining a stable working environment where initiative and a sense of ownership are valued.

Offer

• A key role with a significant impact within a financially sound production environment.
• Direct collaboration with the board and management.
• A great deal of autonomy and scope to further develop HSE policy.
• Opportunity to undertake the Environmental Coordinator A training course if this qualification has not yet been obtained.
• An attractive salary, supplemented by a competitive package of non-statutory benefits.
• A stable employer with a long-term vision and a focus on personal development.
• A supportive working environment where safety and continuous improvement are key priorities.

Are you the HSE professional who can contribute strategically and enjoys being a visible presence on the shop floor? Please feel free to contact me for more information or send me your CV. I’d be happy to tell you more about this exclusive opportunity during a confidential discussion.