We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE Manager to support and lead the implementation of Health, Safety, Environmental strategies and objectives 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. You will drive a positive and progressive safety culture by engaging employees at all levels and embedding safe behaviors across the organization.

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. (Experience in a SEVESO site is a strong plus.)
• 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.

Must be willing to travel across sites that are in close proximity to each other.

For further information on this position and for a confidential discussion about your career please contact:

Executive Search Associate

Antonia Ebner

Email: [email protected]

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