Senior Director, Health & Safety Operations Europe

hellofresh; Paris; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Global exposure

Job summary

HelloFresh is searching for a Senior Director of Health & Safety Operations Europe to lead safety across our European operations. Reporting to the SVP, Global Engineering and Infrastructure, you will champion robust H&S strategies and a world-class safety culture across diverse sites.

You will architect risk-reduction programs, standardize safety processes, and ensure rigorous compliance with local and international regulations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of safety management experience.
• Leadership experience in Europe across multinational operations.
• Strong knowledge of European safety regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the European H&S strategy in line with business objectives.
• Build a Zero Incident culture and risk-reduction programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and certifications across regions.
• Standardize safety processes using proprietary framework.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Site Operations on safe production practices.
• Leverage data to report KPIs to senior leadership.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Represent safety to regulators and stakeholders in Europe.
• Conduct internal/external safety audits across regions.
• Mentor and develop safety teams; drive succession planning.
• Pioneer AI and emerging tech for safety improvements.

Skills

Safety leadership

EU compliance

Risk management

Cross-functional

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Job description

About the role

Reporting to the SVP, Global Engineering and Infrastructure, the Senior Director of Health & Safety Operations Europe serves as a strategic leader driving safety excellence across our European operations. You will champion the development and implementation of robust H&S strategies, ensuring full regulatory compliance while fostering a world-class safety culture. This role demands a visionary leader capable of influencing cross-functional teams and implementing industry-best practices to minimize risk and achieve ambitious safety performance goals.

What you’ll do

• Define and execute the European H&S strategy, aligning safety milestones with broader business objectives.
• Cultivate a "Zero Incident" organizational culture by architecting risk-reduction programs across all operations.
• Safeguard the business by ensuring rigorous compliance with local and international safety regulations and certifications.
• Standardize safety processes across diverse sites using our newly developed, proprietary safety framework.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Site Operations leadership to integrate safety into the heart of production practices.
• Leverage data to track KPIs, providing senior leadership with actionable insights and performance reports.
• Lead high-stakes incident investigations, ensuring deep root-cause analysis and the execution of effective corrective actions.
• Act as the primary representative for safety matters with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders across Europe.
• Orchestrate internal and external safety audits to ensure consistent best-practice standards across all regions.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of safety experts, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
• Pioneer the use of AI and emerging technologies as accelerators for continuous improvement and safety innovation.

What you’ll bring

• 15+ years of safety management experience, with at least 5 years in a high-impact leadership role.
• Subject matter expertise in European safety regulations, multi-national frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Industry background in FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Fulfillment preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing scalable safety strategies across complex, international geographies.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate safety data into strategic business decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• A relentless passion for safety and a dedication to continuous operational improvement.
• Strong leadership presence with a focus on empowering teams and maximizing individual potential.

What we offer

• Shape the future of food: Play a key role in transforming how millions of people eat as we grow into a global food solutions company.
• Drive transformational change: Your decisions will have a direct and immediate impact, helping to shape strategy, scale teams, and redefine leadership in a rapidly evolving business.
• Build a global brand: Create deeper, more sustainable connections with our customers, putting them at the heart of every decision.
• Benefit from long-term wealth creation: Your compensation is heavily weighted toward equity, directly aligning your personal success with the company's future through our Virtual Stock Option (VSO) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) plans.
• Thrive in a high-performance environment: Work with ambitious, intellectually curious peers on a global scale, enjoying an environment built for empowerment and speed.