Health & Safety Risk & Compliance Lead

Bekaert; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in Wisconsin to translate local and corporate requirements into clear internal rules and practices. You will promote a strong safety culture, lead risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement across all sites.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, develop emergency plans, and support safety communications and training on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, operations management or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of SHE management experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of regulations, ISO standards and best practices.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with internal audits is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on prevention, well-being and safety policy in line with legal requirements.
• Carry out activities defined in the internal prevention service identification document.
• Actively participate in CPBW and provide the secretariat for CPBW and safety meetings.
• Manage Health & Safety risk assessments across sites.
• Define and follow up on preventive and corrective actions to reduce risks.
• Investigate incidents and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date registers of incidents, inspections and actions.
• Develop and maintain emergency plans and Health & Safety programmes.
• Coordinate internal and external Health & Safety audits and monitor regulatory compliance.

Skills

SHE management

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission

As Health & Safety Manager, you are responsible for translating local, European and corporate health and safety requirements into clear internal rules and practices. You create the framework for safe and responsible operations across all sites and actively promote a strong safety culture within the organisation.

You work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support daily operational safety, incident follow-up, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. In this role, you also act as Prevention Advisor level 2, providing advice to both the employer and employees.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Provide advice on prevention, well-being and safety policy in line with legal requirements
• Carry out the tasks defined in the internal prevention service identification document
• Actively participate in the CPBW and provide the secretariat for CPBW and other safety meetings
• Manage Health & Safety risk assessments across the sites
• Define and follow up on preventive and corrective actions to reduce identified risks
• Investigate incidents, unsafe situations and cases of non-compliance, and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Maintain an up-to-date register of incidents, inspections, actions and related follow-up
• Ensure that Health & Safety risks are managed in line with legal, corporate and site requirements
• Develop and maintain emergency plans
• Manage the site Health & Safety programme in line with legal, corporate and Bekaert requirements
• Support effective Health & Safety system management and continuous improvement on site
• Ensure the Health & Safety standards, procedures and best practices are implemented across the site
• Evaluate Health & Safety compliance and follow up on identified improvement actions
• Strengthen the Health & Safety culture through BeCare and line management engagement
• Organise and follow up on internal and external Health & Safety audits
• Monitor legislation through appropriate channels and external services
• Assess the current situation/operations against applicable legislation and identify deviations
• Maintain an overview of technical inspections and maintenance work to be carried out on installations and equipment
• Prepare and submit Health & Safety reports to regulatory agencies and company management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Health & Safety records.
• Track and report on Health & Safety performance metrics.
• Develop and facilitate Health & Safety communication and training on site
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align on Health & Safety priorities and initiatives
• Represent the company in relevant Health & Safety meetings, forums and audits

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, operations management)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in SHE management roles, preferably in an industrial or
  manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, ISO standards and best practices.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in production processes and knowledge of machinery directives is an advantage
• Experience as an internal auditor is an advantage
• Proactive and hands-on
• Able to apply problem-solving thinking
• Proficiency in safety protocols and risk management.
• Ability to guide teams towards safety goals.
• Communicative & inspiring

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers