Relocation to the Netherlands

Health, Safety & Hygiene Manager

Food Production

This is a full time position in the Netherlands, relocation assistance can be provided

Major Recruitment is working alongside a global food manufacturing company who have facilities across Asia, North America and Europe and has a manufacturing facility in Rotterdam.

As a Health Safety and Hygiene Manager, You will be responsible for supporting the health, safety and environment agenda in the plant and ensuring adherence to relevant statutory norms and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities of a Health, Safety & Hygiene Manager

• Support in ensuring that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Inspect and track EHS-related compliances across the plant and escalate in case of deviation from defined plans, guidelines, and policies—track changes in EHS-related statutes and clearances.
• Provide timely and accurate data with stakeholders and ensure smooth execution of internal and external EHS audits.
• Responsible for implementing EHS initiatives (safety campaigns, well-being and fitness sessions, health camps etc.) to promote awareness and a culture of safety. Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to safety & health.
• Ensure periodic on-ground monitoring of safety infrastructure (fire exits, fire alarms, first-aid kits, safety posters, warning signs etc.) as well as timely delivery of safety training and drills (fire mock drills, first aid training, PPE training etc.) as per the applicable statute and norms.
• Prepare EHS training calendar and support in organising and delivering training as per the defined calendar.
• Taking the lead in co-ordination with local authorities when/where required; reporting with same required.
• Ensure that staff (internal & external) is compliant with basic levels of personal hygiene and wears the necessary safety equipment during the production process as well as adhere to the policies as per the facility requirements.

Skills required to be a successful Health, Safety & Hygiene Manager

• Previous HSE experience within a food manufacturing setting
• A relevant degree or HBO in H&S
• a minimum of 4 years of work experience
• Ideally, VCA certified however this can be offered by the client

Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.

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