Regional HSE Leader (ECA) — Drive Zero Harm & Compliance

Nutreco; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutreco is seeking a senior HSE Manager for Europe Central Asia to lead regional HSE efforts across 10 countries and drive the Zero Harm culture. This role influences senior leaders, implements global guidelines and champions safe, compliant operations.

You will develop regional HSE plans, manage budgets, and partner with the Global HSE team to align governance and improve safety performance across multi-site environments.

Qualifications

• A degree in HSE, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of HSE experience, including regional/global, multi-site environment.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to deliver initiatives effectively and optimise resources.
• Strong expertise in ISO 45001 / ISO 14001, operational risk and behavioural safety.
• Ability to lead through influence and work in a matrix organisation.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Drive awareness, consistency and compliance of HSE policies, standards and programs across the ECA region.
• Lead the regional rollout of HSE initiatives, ensuring practical and effective implementation at local level.
• Develop regional yearly HSE plans, objectives and budgets, and ensure execution following approval.
• Strengthen safety culture by driving behavioural change programs and proactive risk awareness.
• Advise, support and challenge local management teams on complex HSE topics, incidents and improvement actions.
• Work closely with the Global HSE organisation to ensure alignment, governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

English fluency

Education

HSE / Engineering degree

Job description

Nutreco is seeking a senior HSE Manager for Europe Central Asia to lead regional HSE efforts across 10 countries and drive the Zero Harm culture. This role influences senior leaders, implements global guidelines and champions safe, compliant operations.

You will develop regional HSE plans, manage budgets, and partner with the Global HSE team to align governance and improve safety performance across multi-site environments.