EMENA Health & Safety Leader

McCain Foods; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive medical and insurance

Job summary

McCain Alimentaire SAS in Amsterdam (Netherlands) seeks a Health & Safety Manager EMENA to drive safe, compliant operations across multiple countries. You will implement robust HSE systems, promote a strong safety culture, and support operational excellence by reducing risks and ensuring regulatory and corporate standards are met.

The role requires 8–10 years of HSE experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, with strong knowledge of ISO standards and the ability to influence across a

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• 8–10 years of Health & Safety experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations in multiple countries.
• Proven experience with ISO standards (ISO 14001, 45001, ISO 9001).
• Demonstrated experience implementing and improving HSE systems.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in audit management and incident investigation.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of Health & Safety management systems across EMENA.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and certifications (ISO 14001, 45001, 9001).
• Monitor safety performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive a proactive safety culture by coaching leaders and teams across sites.
• Align regional practices with global HSE standards and business priorities.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure follow-up on action plans.
• Oversee incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Provide expert guidance on risk management to sites, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Deliver reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve health & safety performance.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Audit & incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Excel

Reporting systems

Job description

McCain Alimentaire SAS in Amsterdam (Netherlands) seeks a Health & Safety Manager EMENA to drive safe, compliant operations across multiple countries. You will implement robust HSE systems, promote a strong safety culture, and support operational excellence by reducing risks and ensuring regulatory and corporate standards are met.

The role requires 8–10 years of HSE experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, with strong knowledge of ISO standards and the ability to influence across a