Health & Safety Manager

Bekaert; Hamme; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bekaert, a global leader in steel wire transformation and coatings, seeks a Health & Safety Manager to translate requirements into clear internal rules, promote a strong safety culture, and support daily operations across sites.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders, lead incident investigations, manage risk assessments, maintain emergency plans, and drive continuous improvement of Health & Safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety or related field.
• 3–5 years of SHE management experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of regulations, ISO standards and best practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Responsabilités

• Provide advice on prevention, well-being and safety policy in line with legal requirements.
• Manage Health & Safety risk assessments across sites.
• Organise internal and external Health & Safety audits.
• Investigate incidents and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Develop and maintain emergency plans and safety procedures.
• Report Health & Safety performance metrics to management.
• Support continuous improvement of Health & Safety systems.
• Coordinate CPBW activities and meeting secretariat.

Connaissances

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving

Safety leadership

Communicative & inspiring

Team guidance

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health or Safety

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission

As Health & Safety Manager, you are responsible for translating local, European and corporate health and safety requirements into clear internal rules and practices. You create the framework for safe and responsible operations across all sites and actively promote a strong safety culture within the organisation.

You work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support daily operational safety, incident follow-up, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. In this role, you also act as Prevention Advisor level 2, providing advice to both the employer and employees.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Provide advice on prevention, well-being and safety policy in line with legal requirements
• Carry out the tasks defined in the internal prevention service identification document
• Actively participate in the CPBW and provide the secretariat for CPBW and other safety meetings
• Manage Health & Safety risk assessments across the sites
• Define and follow up on preventive and corrective actions to reduce identified risks
• Investigate incidents, unsafe situations and cases of non-compliance, and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Maintain an up-to-date register of incidents, inspections, actions and related follow-up
• Ensure that Health & Safety risks are managed in line with legal, corporate and site requirements
• Develop and maintain emergency plans
• Manage the site Health & Safety programme in line with legal, corporate and Bekaert requirements
• Support effective Health & Safety system management and continuous improvement on site
• Ensure the Health & Safety standards, procedures and best practices are implemented across the site
• Evaluate Health & Safety compliance and follow up on identified improvement actions
• Strengthen the Health & Safety culture through BeCare and line management engagement
• Organise and follow up on internal and external Health & Safety audits
• Monitor legislation through appropriate channels and external services
• Assess the current situation/operations against applicable legislation and identify deviations
• Maintain an overview of technical inspections and maintenance work to be carried out on installations and equipment
• Prepare and submit Health & Safety reports to regulatory agencies and company management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Health & Safety records.
• Track and report on Health & Safety performance metrics.
• Develop and facilitate Health & Safety communication and training on site
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align on Health & Safety priorities and initiatives
• Represent the company in relevant Health & Safety meetings, forums and audits

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, operations management)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in SHE management roles, preferably in an industrial or
  manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, ISO standards and best practices.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in production processes and knowledge of machinery directives is an advantage
• Experience as an internal auditor is an advantage
• Proactive and hands-on
• Able to apply problem-solving thinking
• Proficiency in safety protocols and risk management.
• Ability to guide teams towards safety goals.
• Communicative & inspiring

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.