Safety & Facility Specialist

in Vlezenbeek- Wij zijn de uitvinders van de Belgische praline. Elke dag schrijven onze mensen verder aan het unieke Neuhaus verhaal. Dat verhaal begint in 1857, wanneer Jean Neuhaus zijn winkel opent in de Koninginnegalerij in Brussel. Kwaliteit en customer experience staan bij ons centraal en dat is precies waar onze mensen zich elke dag met hart en ziel voor inzetten. De trots om voor de uitvinder van de praline te werken, typeert elke werknemer.
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**TO DO**:

- As Safety (60%) and Facility Specialist (40%), you will play a key role within our organization, focusing on ensuring a safe and healthy work environment and efficiently managing facility aspects. As Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for our production site in Vlezenbeek, as well as taking on a supervisory role for our boutiques in Belgium. You will play a central role during the implementation of our ambitious investment program. As Facility Specialist, you will be responsible for the production site in Vlezenbeek. In this role, you will report to the Operations Director._

**Safety**:
Developing, implementing, and maintaining the prevention policy within the organization, including risk assessments.
-Organizing safety training and workshops for employees and drafting emergency plans and safety instructions.
-Conducting inspections, audits, and investigations into incidents to monitor and improve compliance with safety regulations.
-Collaborating with external agencies such as labor inspection and insurance companies and staying informed about relevant laws and regulations.
-Advising and assisting in the acquisition of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety gear.
-Closely monitoring the industrial investment plan.

**Facility**:
You are responsible for managing facility services such as building maintenance, waste management, cleaning, company clothing, etc. Additionally, your main tasks also include budget management, negotiations with suppliers, and providing reports.
-You excel in planning and coordinating office layouts, relocations, and facility projects such as renovations, the implementation of electric charging stations, and the rollout of innovative company clothing policies and systems.
-You act as a key figure and work closely with other departments such as IT and Maintenance to maintain and improve facilities at the highest level.
-You create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment, including managing fire safety, first aid facilities, and overseeing maintenance.
-You are the first point of contact for employees, efficiently addressing issues or questions related to facility matters.

**TO BE**:
- You hold a level 2 prevention advisor certificate or have strong technical and operational experience (minimum 8 years) with a thorough knowledge of relevant laws and regulations. Experience in a production environment is a bonus.
-You have experience in planning and coordinating facility projects, including budget management and supplier management.
-Soft skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
-Given the diverse range of responsibilities adaptability is crucial.
-You are bilingual: Dutch-French and have a good knowledge of English.

**TO OFFER**:

- Join Neuhaus as a Safety & Facility Specialist and be at the forefront of ensuring a secure and efficient workplace environment. Your role will be pivotal in upholding our commitment to safety and enhancing facility management practices. We offer a competitive salary package along with attractive extra-legal benefits. If you're ready to embrace this specialized challenge and contribute your expertise to Neuhaus, we encourage you to apply. Become a part of our journey as we continue to set new standards in safety and facility management within the chocolate industry.