MSD Associate Director Safety & Environment Netherlands, North Brabant 734957838
Job Description
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Environment, Health, and Safety, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards in Safety and Environmental topics. Your primary responsibilities include supporting operational activities and project development while strengthening the team's capabilities. This involves empowering team members, facilitating effective collaboration on projects, and promoting best practices that enhance safety and environmental performance across the organization. You will evolve the team into strategic partners, working closely with site leadership to elevate EHS standards, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies, and drive sustainable growth while enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, you will actively contribute to complex investment projects and foster a culture of continuous improvement in EHS practices.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Cultivate a high-performing team by identifying, coaching, and developing talent, while enhancing the team's position from advisors to partners with site leaders.
- Actively participate in complex investment projects at growth-oriented sites, ensuring EHS considerations are integrated into project planning and execution.
- Lead initiatives aimed at continuously improving the EHS culture across the site, promoting safety and environmental stewardship as core values.
- Plan, develop, and implement S&E programs to ensure compliance with local and national legislation, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
- Investigate and mitigate risks related to environmental, safety, and sustainability opportunities, ensuring comprehensive change management for all S&E initiatives.
- Provide strong leadership by setting clear expectations for EHS requirements, demonstrating accountability, and acting as a visible advocate for EHS practices.
- Align with other teams within the EHS Department to drive continuous improvement and share best practices.
- Build a network of S&E sponsors and support both on-site and with global organizations, serving as a key member of the Site Leadership team.
- Ensure timely completion of required reports to site, divisional, and corporate management, as well as regulatory agencies.
- Oversee budgetary and capital needs to support S&E initiatives, projects, and programs.
- Serve as the primary interface with local governmental EHS agencies and insurance carriers.
- Advise site management on the safe operation of all S&E processes and communicate complex technical and regulatory information effectively to all levels of staff.
- Lead the development and delivery of required EHS training programs to enhance employee knowledge and compliance.
- Conduct internal audits and self-assessments to monitor program effectiveness and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree (such as in Management of Safety, Health, and Environment) or relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP) are highly preferred.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in EHS management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with a proven track record in managing and developing teams.
- Strong leadership- and communication skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement in EHS practices, with experience in implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Proximity to Boxmeer, as this role requires on-site presence at least four days a week.
What we offer
An opportunity to utilize your leadership skills to engage effectively with diverse teams and functions, fostering collaboration and a shared vision while guiding site management and stakeholders through complex regulatory landscapes and promoting a culture of safety and environmental excellence. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.
- Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.
- 35,5 days of leave.
- Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
- Solid Pension Plan.
- Annual bonus based on own and company performance.
- Travel allowance for commuting.
- Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.
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