Senior Manager, SHE&S

dsm-firmenich; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich Belgium seeks an experienced SHE Manager to lead Safety, Health and Environment activities across the Louvain-la-Neuve and Mont Saint Guibert sites. You will drive a strong safety culture, engage employees on the shop floor and partner with site leadership to enable risk management and operational excellence.

You will define the local SHE roadmap, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead audits while collaborating with regional and global networks to share best practices and sustain

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• OHS/SHE qualification; Safety Engineer certification is an advantage.
• 5+ years of operational leadership experience in pharma/chemical/food industries.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on approach and execution skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Data-driven, analytical, and solution-oriented.
• Fluent in French and English; autonomous in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen SHE leadership, ownership and culture across the site.
• Develop and execute the site's SHE roadmap aligned with global strategies.
• Translate SHE strategy into site objectives, action plans and metrics.
• Implement and verify Life Saving Rules, driving compliance and behavioural change.
• Lead key SHE improvement projects and support capital investment decisions.
• Drive SHE performance via monitoring, KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Lead audits, assessments and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Chair the local Safety Council and ensure governance of SHE priorities.
• Promote proactive safety culture with open reporting and lessons learned.

Skills

SHE leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety engineering

Strategic mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Safety/Environmental Sciences

Tools

MS Office suite

Reporting tools

Job description

The Louvain-la-Neuve and Mont Saint Guibert sites are a strategic hub within dsm-firmenich's Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) business, combining innovation, manufacturing, and a strong commitment to safe and sustainable operations. As the site continues to modernize through significant investments, Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) remains a critical enabler of operational excellence.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring SHE Manager to lead and shape all Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) activities at our Belgium sites. In this key leadership role, you will drive a strong safety culture, foster employee engagement, and champion continuous improvement across all SHE programs.

You will define and execute the local SHE roadmap, ensuring the effective deployment, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of company SHE requirements and applicable regulatory standards. Through your leadership and influence, you will support the site in achieving its SHE objectives while promoting a proactive and sustainable approach to risk management and operational excellence.

Working closely with both the site leadership team and employees on the shop floor, you will act as a trusted partner, inspiring safe behaviors and driving SHE performance at all levels of the organization. Reporting directly to the Site Director, you will also be an active member of regional and global SHE networks, collaborating with peers worldwide and contributing to the broader SHE community.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships across the organization, coaching, influencing and supporting stakeholders at all levels to strengthen SHE leadership, ownership and culture.
• Develop and execute the site's SHE roadmap in collaboration with key stakeholders, aligned with business priorities, regional and global strategies, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Translate SHE strategy into clear site objectives, action plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure the effective implementation, training and verification of Life Saving Rules, driving compliance and sustainable behavioural change.
• Lead and oversee key SHE improvement projects, while providing expert SHE input to capital investment and operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive SHE performance through effective monitoring, reporting, KPI management and continuous improvement actions.
• Lead and participate in audits, assessments and inspections to evaluate compliance, identify risks and strengthen the effectiveness of the SHE management system.
• Lead the local Safety Council, facilitating governance routines, driving accountability and ensuring the successful execution of site SHE priorities.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging employees, encouraging open reporting, and ensuring lessons learned are embedded into daily operations.

WE BRING

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next.
• Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

YOU BRING

• Master's degree in Engineering, Safety, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• OHS/SHE qualification; Safety Engineer certification is an advantage.
• 5+ years of operational leadership experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or food industry; flavors experience is a plus.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach and strong execution skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Data-driven, analytical, and solution-oriented.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in cross-functional teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Proficient in standard computer applications and reporting tools.

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day.

Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavour, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

INCLUSION, BELONGING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.