Safety Specialist

Michael Kors (Europe) BV; Venlo; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Kors Venlo is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to ensure the safety of warehouse personnel, equipment and environment in line with H&S guidelines. You will identify hazards, develop and implement safety protocols, and deliver training to promote a culture of safety across the site.

Working with the operations team, you will drive safety metrics, coordinate RI&E actions, report incidents, and support emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in Safety Management and translating policy into practical methods.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification.
• Proven experience in warehouse safety or similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical skills to identify risks and preventive actions.
• Ability to deliver engaging safety training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support RI&E action plan and maintain up-to-date compliance records.
• Implement safety policies and procedures to minimize accidents and injuries.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for staff.
• Provide mentorship on safety matters including PPE usage and ergonomics.
• Lead efforts with operations to achieve safety metrics and ensure integration with operations strategies.
• Investigate incidents, document root causes, and recommend preventive actions.
• Report all incidents in the incident management system and support emergency response activities.

Skills

Safety Management

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Health & Safety qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

— Job Title: Safety Specialist Location: Venlo Reporting to: Safety & Security Manager "I FEEL really LUCKY to be SURROUNDED by SUCH a GREAT TEAM. I’m not only GRATEFUL that they’ve HELPED me ACHIEVE my GOALS, but also that I CAN GIVE them a PLACE WHERE THEY can ACHIEVE theirs." - MICHAEL KORS - To support the Safety & Security team, we have an exciting opportunity for an Health and Safety Specialist. Who you are:

As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the overall safety of warehouse personnel, equipment, environment and operating according to H&S guidelines. You will play a crucial role in identifying potential hazards, developing and implementing safety protocols and procedures, conducting safety training, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization. The Health and Safety Specialist will also ensure audit findings are escalated and recommended actions are communicated to relevant stakeholders. In close collaboration with the operations team, you will lead cooperative efforts to ensure the site achieves all safety metrics. Additionally, you will engage with operations leaders to ensure that safety and operations strategies are effectively integrated and implemented. By ensuring compliance with safety measures, the Health and Safety Specialist plays a critical role in upholding the company's standards and ensuring the well-being of all employees.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations.
• Support the completion of the RI&E action plan by working closely with stakeholders and keeping up-to-date records of the compliance status.
• Implement safety policies, standards, and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, and property damage.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs to educate employees on standard methodologies and ensure their understanding and compliance.
• Provide expert mentorship and advice to warehouse staff on safety matters, including safe handling of equipment, accurate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and ergonomics.
• Lead cooperative efforts with the operations team to ensure that the site achieves all safety metrics.
• Interact with operation leaders to ensure safety and operations strategies are properly integrated and implemented.
• Respond to all safety-related incidents.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, documenting findings, root causes, and recommendations for preventive measures.
• Ensure all incidents are properly reported in the company’s incident management system.
• Support the activities of the Emergency Response Team (BHV) and participate in any planned training and exercises.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in safety regulations, recommending vital updates to the safety program as needed.
• Engage and collaborate with the Safety & Security team in all key DC activities, as necessary.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

You’ll need to have:

• You have broad experience in Safety Management, know the laws and regulations and translate your vision and policy into practical working methods.
• Relevant qualification in Health & Safety.
• Proven experience in warehouse safety or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential risks and develop effective preventive measures.
• Ability to deliver engaging safety training sessions and facilitate discussions on safety-related topics.
• Detail-oriented attitude and strong problem-solving skills to investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in using MS Office tools to track safety performance and generate reports.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

We’d love to see:

• Experience in implementing and maintaining behavior-based safety culture
• Experience in team (and/or project) management
• CPR and First Aid Certified & previous BHV training would be a nice to have —

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate. Compensation Range: 40.000,00 - 60.000,00 EUR

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry.

The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children.

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