Health and Safety Lead

pAre you an influential Health Safety professional with the drive to build a truly proactive, zero-harm culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you thrive on leading from the front, shaping behaviours, and embedding best-in-class safety standards across operations? /ppWe're looking for a bDutch and English-speaking Health Safety Lead /b to take ownership of safety performance at our Bornem Manufacturing Plant. In this high-impact role, you'll partner closely with plant leadership, champion our bZero Harm philosophy /b, and ensure full compliance with regulatory and internal standards. /ppThis is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where your expertise will directly influence culture, performance, and continuous improvement across a dynamic production environment. /ph3Experience Capability /h3ulliProven experience in a Health Safety leadership role within manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environments. /liliStrong knowledge of local HSE legislation and regulatory frameworks. /lilibIOSH/NEBOSH qualification or Belgian Preventieadviseur Level 1, 2, or 3 certification (or equivalent) /b /liliExperience managing HSE systems, audits, and compliance processes. /liliDemonstrated ability to use data and insights to drive safety improvements and corrective actions. /liliExperience leading incident investigations and implementing preventative measures. /li /ulh3Leadership Behaviours /h3ulliFluent in bDutch and English /b, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels. /liliStrong communicator with the confidence to influence stakeholders. /liliPassionate about building a proactive, behaviour-led safety culture. /liliResilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. /liliHands-on leader who can coach, challenge, and engage teams effectively. /liliContinuous improvement mindset, always seeking better ways to enhance safety performance. /liliLead and maintain HSE management systems, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. /liliAct as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on all Health Safety matters, including regulatory updates and risk mitigation. /liliDrive alignment with bAbsolute Safety First Rules /b and embed Zero Harm principles across all site activities. /liliOversee emergency preparedness and day-to-day HSE operations, ensuring readiness and operational compliance. /liliPromote a proactive safety culture through initiatives such as Learning Teams and Safety Differently practices. /liliLead incident investigations, identify root causes, and share learnings to drive continuous improvement across the network. /liliMonitor workforce training, competency development, and skills matrices to ensure capability and compliance. /liliChampion wellbeing initiatives, including safety campaigns and occupational health programmes. /liliAnalyse HSE performance data, identifying trends and implementing targeted improvements. /liliTake ownership of a critical safety leadership role within a dynamic manufacturing environment. /liliInfluence culture, behaviour, and performance at site leadership level. /liliBe part of an organisation committed to bZero Harm and continuous improvement /b. /liliOpportunity to drive meaningful, measurable impact across safety and wellbeing. /li /ulpWhat's in It for You? /pulliCompetitive salary and benefits package /liliCareer development opportunities within a global organisation /liliExposure to modern safety practices and cross-functional leadership /li /ul