EMEA Occupational Safety Leader

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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• A Composites EMEA Occupational Safety Leader who will be a member of the Composites HSE Leadership team within the GBU Industrial Function.
• You will be responsible for supporting the definition and deployment of the Composites GBU Occupational Safety improvement plan.
• You will bring a strategic focus, depth of knowledge, strong collaboration and leadership skills, and a data-driven decision-making mindset to the role.
• Working in partnership with the North American Occupational Safety Leader, they:
• develop and deploy GBU Occupational Safety policies, programs, guidelines, and tools.
• oversee the GBU risk analysis process for Occupational Safety risks.
• share their expertise and identify best practices to be implemented at all sites within their perimeter.
• provide input on trend analysis, and offer guidance to sites on implementation of Occupational safety improvements.

We count on you for:

• Extensive knowledge of managing safety in manufacturing processes, including handling hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with high-risk industry standards.
• Collaborate with Process Safety teams to ensure occupational safety standards complement process safety management systems.
• Mentor and coach GBU/site safety members to elevate safety expertise across the organization.
• A strong shop floor presence and the ability to influence others.
• Leverage advanced data analytics to identify leading indicators, predict risks, and drive proactive safety improvements.
• Benchmark safety performance against industry leaders to identify best practices and ensure continuous improvement.
• Utilize digital tools and platforms to streamline safety reporting, data collection, and incident management.
• Review high severity and high potential investigations, challenging the outcomes where needed, and ensure cross GBU sustainable actions where appropriate.
• Identify Occupational Safety risks and create harmonized procedures to address risk.
• Harmonize safety policies and procedures across all regions, ensuring consistency and compliance with global standards.
• Work with a collaborative mindset to ensure effective working relationships in the functions and business units.

You will bring:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, etc), Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in occupational safety or a related role in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of local, national, and international safety regulations.
• Proven ability to analyze safety performance data and identify trends.
• Proven track record of the successful implementation of HSE improvement activities across different cultures globally.
• Certification in Occupational Safety (e.g., CSP, CIH) or country equivalent is preferred.

Behavioral skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop clear and comprehensive safety documentation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free language courses (24 languages available).
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

Additional Information:
Ideally location: United Kingdom or Germany.

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.