Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Leader
A Key Role in Shaping a Progressive Safety Culture
This role is designed for an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) professional who can drive a positive and progressive safety culture within a leading industrial organization operating in Belgium. As part of the broader HSE team, you will play a key role in ensuring that the company complies with all relevant occupational and process safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement the company's SHE strategy in alignment with internal policies and occupational safety standards.
* Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.
* Promote and sustain a strong safety culture through engagement and communication across all organizational levels.
* Ensure safety policies and procedures reflect industry best practices and meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor safety performance metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
* Prepare and present regular safety performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
* Stay informed of relevant safety legislation, industry standards, and best practices.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies, including local authorities and safety agencies, and participate in audits and inspections.
* Manage SHE competencies across sites, including development planning, goal setting, and performance tracking.
Your Profile:
* A minimum of 10 years of experience in advisory or managerial roles in health and safety, ideally within the chemical or related industries.
* Solid experience with regulatory inspections and/or audits.
* Familiarity with ISO 9001, quality systems, process safety, food safety standards, and Responsible Care codes.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills – an effective listener, motivator, and team leader.
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
* Sound judgment with the ability to analyze information and develop practical, pragmatic solutions in collaboration with local teams.
* Self-driven, highly organized, with strong time management skills and the ability to work both independently and within a matrix organization.
* Enthusiastic and passionate about fostering a positive and engaging QSHE culture.
* You must be fluent in Dutch, French, and English. Holding a Level 2 Prevention Advisor (Health & Safety) certification is a mandatory requirement for this position.
We are looking for a dedicated and results-driven HSE professional to join our team and contribute to the success of our organization. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels and promote a positive safety culture. You will also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks, and develop practical solutions to complex problems.
In return, we offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are passionate about promoting a safe and healthy work environment, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.
Please note that only applications from qualified candidates will be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and wish them the best of luck in their job search.