Health, Safety and Environment

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Director

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)

Permanent contract • Day

The function

• HSE strategy: Define and implement a HSE strategy aligned with the overall operational and environmental strategy and related business goals for BU Frozen.
• HSE Management system: Develop and maintain a robust HSE Management System with clear global policies and standards across all production sites and the supply chain, with relevant lagging and leading KPIs and targets, ensuring HSE is integrated into business performance frameworks and audits. Partner with central and site leadership to provide HSE insight and updates. Embed a “safety and sustainability by design” mindset across functions supported by the right processes and tools.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with international, regional, and local HSE laws and regulations. Maintain and improve certifications and systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA). Lead robust risk assessments, audits, and inspections, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented and supported at the sites. Establish governance mechanisms for incident escalation, investigation, and reporting.
• Health & Safety Program Oversight: Promote a zero-incident and injury-free workplace. Build capability and accountability in frontline safety ownership. Champion behavioral safety programs and safety leadership initiatives. Analyze H&S data and trends to identify key risks and lead proactive improvements.
• Support integration of HSE in capital projects, M&A, and new site developments.
• Environmental Responsibility: Set and oversee delivery of the company’s sustainability/environmental roadmap, including reduction of emissions, energy, waste, and water use in collaboration with technical and operational departments. Monitor and report performance against corporate ESG goals. Drive sustainable practices in manufacturing and logistics operations. Engage with stakeholders on environmental compliance and innovation.
• Leadership, Capability & Culture: Lead a high-performing global HSE community, fostering knowledge-sharing and consistency across sites. Create engaging training, coaching, and leadership development programs for safety and environmental practices. Champion a safety-first culture that empowers employees and values proactive behaviors. Influence senior stakeholders through a clear HSE strategy and roadmap, strong communication, credibility, and presence. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality/Food Safety, Technical Services, HR, and ESG teams. Serve as HSE representative in industry groups, regulatory forums, and customer-facing initiatives.
• Collaborate with BU Fresh and BU Milling to align on HSE strategy and practices.

Qualifications & Profile

• Education: Master’s degree in engineering, occupational health & safety, environmental science or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years in HSE leadership roles within a global, multi-site manufacturing business. Operational, technical and/or food manufacturing experience is a plus. Demonstrated experience in leading HSE programs and in driving behavioral safety and culture transformation.
• Deep expertise in HSE regulations, systems, and risk management across manufacturing and supply chain environments. Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and global EHS standards.
• Understanding the importance of culture on safety and ability to improve culture in a formal and sustainable way.
• Skilled in incident investigation, root-cause analysis, data analytics, and reporting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Language Proficiency: Proficient in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Travel: Willingness to travel (approximately 30%) to support operations globally.
• Leadership & Change Management: Ability to set long-term vision and drive organization-wide HSE improvements aligned with business objectives. Strong stakeholder engagement across levels, including senior executives, suppliers, and regulators.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating HSE risks with analytical and decisive thinking.

What we offer

• You will join an international family business with a strong long-term vision and a large, engaged workforce.
• We invest in a positive working environment through sport and team events.
• Opportunity to work with innovative products and contribute to sustainability initiatives.
• Support for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment.
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits such as homeworking days, meal vouchers, insurance, a company car, and additional annual leave. <