Global Health & Safety Auditor

Bleckmann België N.V.; Ertvelde; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Bleckmann België N.V. is seeking a Global Health & Safety Auditor to lead a worldwide audit program across our European and U.S. operations.

You will assess compliance with H&S standards, support continuous improvement, and provide independent assurance on risk controls. You will collaborate with site leadership and stakeholders, report findings to the Global H&S Director, and drive timely closure of audit observations.

Qualifications

• Experience as an H&S professional.
• Experience in auditing H&S management systems.
• Professional certification in the field of H&S management.
• IRCA Certification as an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
• Sound knowledge of Holnagel’s Safety II and Safety I philosophy.
• Thorough understanding of Dekker’s Safety Differently.
• Ability to explain how to take auditees along and motivate improvement.
• Willing to travel >50% of the time.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a global audit program across Bleckmann’s international operations.
• Conduct process-based audits across Bleckmann sites.
• Track and enforce the closure of findings with auditees.
• Report on overall assurance results to the Global H&S Director.
• Work closely with auditees and site management teams.
• Support stakeholders in understanding audit outcomes.
• Explain how to take auditees along and motivate improvement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

H&S professional

Auditing H&S management systems

IRCA ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Travel >50%

Fluent in English

Education

IRCA Certification in ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

H&S certification

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we're delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes - from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR. But we're not just logistics experts. We're The Backstage Crew - a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact. Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you'll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
• Fast growth in a company that's expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement - and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind. So if you're ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients - and for each other - we've got a spot for you. Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

About the Job

Bleckmann has developed a global framework of H&S standards and procedures which it aims to implement over the coming 5 years. As our operations move towards a similar level of risk control, we are looking for an H&S professional with a strong auditing background who can conduct process-based audits across 40 sites located in Spain, England, The Netherlands, Belgium, and the U.S.

Your Role

As a Global Health & Safety Auditor, you will be responsible for establishing and executing a global audit program across Bleckmann’s international operations. You will assess compliance with H&S standards and procedures, support continuous improvement, and provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk controls throughout the organization. You will work closely with site leadership teams and key stakeholders while providing an independent view on Health & Safety performance and compliance.

Your responsibilities

Global Audit Program

• Establish a global audit program
• Conduct on-site audits in accordance with the audit program
• Track and enforce the closure of findings with auditees
• Report on overall assurance results to the Global H&S Director

Audit & Assurance

• Conduct process-based audits across Bleckmann sites
• Assess compliance with Health & Safety standards and procedures
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk controls and management systems
• Provide objective findings and improvement recommendations

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with auditees and site management teams
• Support stakeholders in understanding audit outcomes
• Explain how to take auditees along and motivate improvement
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization

Your profile

• Must have Experience as an H&S professional
• Experience in auditing H&S management systems
• Professional certification in the field of H&S management
• IRCA Certification as an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• Sound knowledge of Holnagel’s Safety II and Safety I philosophy
• Thorough understanding of Dekker’s Safety Differently
• Ability to explain how to take auditees along and motivate improvement
• Willing to travel >50% of the time
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Certified coach
• Proficiency in the following languages: Dutch French Spanish

What we offer

• An international role with exposure to operations across Europe and the United States
• The opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Bleckmann’s global H&S framework
• A high-impact position focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Collaboration with stakeholders across multiple countries and business units
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A competitive salary package with attractive benefits

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).