QHSE Manager

g2 Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 101,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 is seeking a QHSE Manager to own Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities at a large FMCG site near Amsterdam. The freelance position requires driving compliance with site, corporate and regulatory standards while leading continuous improvement across operations and maintenance teams.

You will support operations, lead audits and risk assessments, and guide site leadership on QHSE matters with an October/November 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• QHSE, HSEQ, HSSE or related technical background with relevant qualifications and certifications.
• Background in Quality, Engineering, Production or Manufacturing environments.
• Experience in operational process industries such as Food & Beverage, FMCG, Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical plants.
• Strong knowledge of HSE and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience implementing and managing behaviour-based safety programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the site.
• Support operational and maintenance teams on QHSE best practices and compliance requirements.
• Maintain, improve and monitor HSE and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Drive behaviour-based safety programmes and promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international company standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Provide guidance and support to site leadership on QHSE matters.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across quality, safety and environmental performance.

Skills

QHSE background

Quality Management

Health & Safety

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Dutch language beneficial

Education

Technical background in QHSE

Job description

Job Title: QHSE Manager (Freelance)

Location: Amsterdam (Botlek Region), Netherlands

Contract Length: 24 Months

Rate: Competitive Market Rates

Start Date: October / November 2026

Sector: FMCG / Food & Beverage Manufacturing

G2 are currently searching for an experienced QHSE Manager to support a major international FMCG manufacturer at their operational plant near Amsterdam.

This opportunity will see you take ownership of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across a large-scale food and beverage production facility, ensuring compliance with site, corporate and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across operational and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the site
• Support operational and maintenance teams on QHSE best practices and compliance requirements
• Maintain, improve and monitor HSE and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Drive behaviour-based safety programmes and promote a positive safety culture
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international company standards
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Provide guidance and support to site leadership on QHSE matters
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across quality, safety and environmental performance

Requirements

• QHSE, HSEQ, HSSE or related technical background with relevant qualifications and certifications
• Background in Quality, Engineering, Production or Manufacturing environments
• Experience working within operational process industries such as Food & Beverage, FMCG, Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical plants
• Strong knowledge of HSE and Quality Management Systems
• Experience implementing and managing behaviour-based safety programmes
• EU Passport
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent English language skills
• Dutch language skills are beneficial but not essential

Ideal Background

• QHSE Manager
• HSEQ Manager
• HSSE Manager
• HSE Manager
• Senior QHSE Advisor
• Lead HSE Engineer

The client is looking to onboard the successful candidate in Q4 2026 and can offer flexibility around mobilisation dates depending on availability.