Senior Director, Health & Safety Operations Europe

h3 strong About the role nbsp; /strong /h3 p Reporting to the SVP, Global Engineering and Infrastructure, the strong Senior Director of Health amp; Safety Operations Europe /strong serves as a strategic leader driving safety excellence across our European operations. You will champion the development and implementation of robust H amp;S strategies, ensuring full regulatory compliance while fostering a world-class safety culture. This role demands a visionary leader capable of influencing cross-functional teams and implementing industry-best practices to minimize risk and achieve ambitious safety performance goals. /p h3 strong What you’ll do /strong /h3 ul li strong Define and execute /strong the European H amp;S strategy, aligning safety milestones with broader business objectives. /li li strong Cultivate /strong a Zero Incident organizational culture by architecting risk-reduction programs across all operations. /li li strong Safeguard /strong the business by ensuring rigorous compliance with local and international safety regulations and certifications. /li li strong Standardize /strong safety processes across diverse sites using our newly developed, proprietary safety framework. /li li strong Partner /strong with Supply Chain and Site Operations leadership to integrate safety into the heart of production practices. /li li strong Leverage /strong data to track KPIs, providing senior leadership with actionable insights and performance reports. /li li strong Lead /strong high-stakes incident investigations, ensuring deep root-cause analysis and the execution of effective corrective actions. /li li strong Act /strong as the primary representative for safety matters with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders across Europe. /li li strong Orchestrate /strong internal and external safety audits to ensure consistent best-practice standards across all regions. /li li strong Mentor /strong and develop a high-performing team of safety experts, fostering professional growth and succession planning. /li li strong Pioneer /strong the use of AI and emerging technologies as accelerators for continuous improvement and safety innovation. /li /ul h3 strong What you’ll bring /strong /h3 ul li 15+ years of safety management experience, with at least 5 years in a high-impact leadership role. /li li Subject matter expertise in European safety regulations, multi-national frameworks, and compliance standards. /li li Industry background in FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Fulfillment preferred. /li li Proven track record of implementing scalable safety strategies across complex, international geographies. /li li Analytical mindset with the ability to translate safety data into strategic business decisions. /li li Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders at all levels. /li li A relentless passion for safety and a dedication to continuous operational improvement. /li li Strong leadership presence with a focus on empowering teams and maximizing individual potential. /li /ul h3 strong What we offer nbsp; /strong /h3 ul li strong Shape the future of food: /strong Play a key role in transforming how millions of people eat as we grow into a global food solutions company. /li li strong Drive transformational change: /strong Your decisions will have a direct and immediate impact, helping to shape strategy, scale teams, and redefine leadership in a rapidly evolving business. /li li strong Build a global brand: /strong Create deeper, more sustainable connections with our customers, putting them at the heart of every decision. /li li strong Benefit from long-term wealth creation: /strong Your compensation is heavily weighted toward equity, directly aligning your personal success with the company's future through our Virtual Stock Option (VSO) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) plans. /li li strong Thrive in a high-performance environment: /strong Work with ambitious, intellectually curious peers on a global scale, enjoying an environment built for empowerment and speed. /li /ul Find more English Speaking Jobs in Netherlands on Arbeitnow