Site EHS Specialist - Safety & Compliance

Arla Foods; Nijkerk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking an experienced Specialist - Site EHS to lead EHS activities at our Gelderland site. You will coordinate EHS issues, maintain compliance with health, safety and food safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in EHS processes across departments.

The role emphasizes training staff, liaising with authorities and auditors, and supporting data-driven decision making to uphold a safe, inclusive work environment and strong food safety culture.

Qualifications

• Well-developed skills and knowledge within EHS acquired through significant years of experience or formal education plus relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHS issues and activities at site level to ensure legal/company standards are met and contribute to continuous improvement of EHS processes.
• Contribute to a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment.
• Ensure the department complies with Arla Foods' standards, policies and applicable Health, Safety & Food safety procedures.
• Contributes to quality/food safety mindset in own area of responsibility.
• Coordinate and drive EHS activities across departments and support site-specific policies and objectives.
• Liaise with local authorities and participate in external audits; provide relevant reports to management.
• Contribute to digital transformation, data-driven decision making and a digital mindset within the team.

Education

10-15 years + specialized training or 5-6 years relevant education

Job description

Arla Foods is seeking an experienced Specialist - Site EHS to lead EHS activities at our Gelderland site. You will coordinate EHS issues, maintain compliance with health, safety and food safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in EHS processes across departments.

The role emphasizes training staff, liaising with authorities and auditors, and supporting data-driven decision making to uphold a safe, inclusive work environment and strong food safety culture.