HSE Coordinator

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HSE Coordinator

The HSE coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a sustainable HSE policy for Enkhuizen site. He/she is a sparring partner and pro-active advisor for site leadership in all HSE matters. You will provide reports using appropriate performance indicators and management review processes and ensuring that necessary actions are implemented and followed up. You interact on a daily basis with all Enkhuizen employees to ensure their full support and understanding and carry out our HSE programs, goals and objectives. You drive continuous improvement of HSE performance on-site by reducing or eliminating recordable incidents. This helps avoiding fines and reputational issues related to non-compliance with legal requirements while enhancing the safety culture.

In this role, you will be working closely together with the Enkhuizen HSE Assistant and HSE Benelux team to initiate, execute and accomplish objectives articulated in the HSE roadmap for the region. You will be reporting to the Unit Lead End-to-End. This is a full-time, on-site position, requiring daily presence at the Enkhuizen site.
In this fast-paced and complex regulatory environment you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on risk and reputation management ensuring Bayer’s license to operate. Join our team where your contributions are appreciated and enjoy the culture of collaboration, pro activeness and forward thinking.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow-up Bayer Benelux requirements as well as local legal requirements in HSE matters. Implement policies, directives, procedures, guidelines, trainings and other supporting materials that will ensure compliance with both company & legal requirements.
• Organize and coordinate HSE activities, meetings, trainings etc., at the site to ensure support for and understanding of HSE programs & procedures.
• Roll-out the actions defined for the business/function master plan to all sites.
• Leading the coordination and improvement of the hazard recognition and observations/coaching process at the site.
• Perform internal audits, document results and follow-up on action plans.
• Monitor country legal requirements.
• Stimulate reporting of safety observations, near misses and first aids. Conduct incident investigations in a qualitative manner.
• Share relevant incidents with all relevant stakeholders and record incidents.
• Periodically report progress to the site leadership, using appropriate performance indicators and management review processes.
• Interact with site supervisors and employees to get their full support and understanding of our programs, goals and objectives.
• Network with the other sites in the Netherlands to seek the best practices available.
• Participate in regional networks and contribute to regional or sub-regional projects.
• Be a solution provider and be able to recognize gaps in early stage to take the proper preventive action.
• Is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving ISO45001 Occupational health and safety management system.
• Leading in governing and improving the mental well-being of all employees on-site.

Your key stakeholders include Site leadership, HSE EMEA Head, regional HSE coordinators, HSE experts, HSE EMEA generalists, HSE Country lead. Your external relations include auditors, HSE material vendors, HSE training / communication companies, external stakeholders and authorities.

Creating value to, on and beyond the farm by offering tailored solutions, that’s what we do. At Bayer Vegetable Seeds, we are dedicated to developing new vegetable seed varieties that growers around the world can cultivate. By combining our passion and in-depth knowledge, we strive for crop optimization and innovation for the benefit of farmers, consumers and our planet. From glasshouses to open fields, we join our forces with science and mother nature to advance health and nutrition. Do you want to join this team as well?

WHO YOU ARE

• At least 5 years of experience as HSE Coordinator or Supervisor, preferably in a dynamic and complex regulatory (production) environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Safety/Health and knowledge of legal requirements (country law) (‘Middelbare Veiligheidskunde’) is required. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Agronomy, Electrical) (‘Hogere Veiligheidskunde’), is preferred.
• Fluency in both Dutch (native) and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills, is essential.
• Certified Management Systems knowledge (ISO/OHSAS) is desirable.
• Excellent networking, communication and motivational abilities, with a focus on tactical thinking, agility, and the ability to lead by influencing others while maintaining a results-oriented approach.
• Proficient in conducting audits and delivering training programs.

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:

• An excellent competitive salary based on a 38-hour workweek, depending on your education and work experience
• An additional 8,33% holiday allowance and a bonus
• 25 days of leave, with the option of buying a maximum of 10 additional days
• A solid retirement plan and bicycle lease plan
• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues
• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities
• Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop
• At Bayer, we value your well-being. We offer support via our employee assistance program and provide various tools and initiatives to enhance your well-being.

Be innovative, be Bayer. We shape the future of everyday health, patient care and agriculture. Together, we can advance health and nutrition for all. Guided by our purpose ‘science for a better life’, rooted in our DSO approach and steered by the organization’s strategy, we reach for our ambitious vision. Help bring this vision to life: ‘Health for all, hunger for none’.

INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter (in 1 document). Do you have a question or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Heidi Kroon, Sr. Talent Advisor, heidi.kroon.ext@bayer.com

What can you expect? The application process consists of phone screening, a personality questionnaire and reasoning test and an interview with the recruiter and hiring manager.

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YOUR APPLICATION

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Location:

Netherlands : Netherlands : Enkhuizen

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

846895