HSE Coordinator (Zoetermeer – fulltime)
This role is part of our Specialized Nutrition factory in Zoetermeer and reports directly to the HSE Manager. In this factory (with over 600 Danoners) we produce specialized liquid medical nutrition that contributes to the well-being of vulnerable target groups (infants, elderly and sick) in over 55 countries.

What are you going to do?

As HSE Coordinator you focus on the assigned departments on Zoetermeer site, where you provide support within HSE. You will also take on an expert and leader role in WISE culture elements and 12BS standards.

You will continuously support & coach the increase of safety awareness and the achievement of predetermined safety standards; this by creating awareness, motivating, enthusing and inspiring our employees (and third parties). You help to create an atmosphere of ownership and management commitment. In your approach you know how to set priorities, you show the necessary flexibility (occasionally visiting night and weekend shifts) and you work towards long-term solutions.

You will be the main contact for HSE governmental bodies (ODH, VRR, Labor Inspectorate, etc.) and work closely with Supply Point Management team on specific topics.

The following matters are part of your duties:

• Monitoring, control and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements in the field of labor protection (including RI&E)
• Facilitating and following up on the safety culture & 12 BS Standards development in the assigned departments, etc. Striving for “0” accidents in your assigned zones, where you take on an expert role in safety
  o Support with Tools and Standards implementation;
  o Form the Safety Map of the departments` area;
  o Support with Incident Investigation;
  o Monthly Safety departments analytics preparation / gap analysis / preparation of corrective measure;
  o Control data of All safety (actions execution, working processes, …) and timely escalations of all difficulties;
  o Monitor Safety Training Status
• Make a daily observation tour;
  o Attended department DDS to check correctness, completeness and quality of safety data sharing. Making the DDS health check;
  o Monitor the availability of the necessary visualization, its relevance, quality and sufficiency;
• Performing internal safety audits / observations
• Organizing and actively supporting HSE-related meetings (like: Departmental Consultation, WISE² working group, etc.)
• Drawing up internal communication and awareness campaigns
• Lead selected 12BS Standards for the whole Zoetermeer site.
• Support Engineering projects in terms of safety.

You'll work together with your colleagues towards efficient safety management; you will be supported by a team of experts which help you adapt and provide assistance at any time.

For this challenging position, we are looking for someone who is able to provide structure and lead an improvement agenda:

• You have a bachelor's degree related to safety and/or technical / engineering;
• You have +4 years of experience in a production environment;
• MVK certificate is required (or equivalent). HVK certification required (or willingness to obtain);
• Safety is a passion for you!
• You are motivated, driven, solution-oriented and a team player;
• You persevere until you have achieved the desired result and always strive for a “win-win” situation;
• You are a person type, who has a hands-on approach;
• You have good communication skills and can speak in front of a group;
• You are available for 40 hours per week;
• You speak and write in Dutch and English;
• You are proficient in MS Office.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible” and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Zoetermeer is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition, and has been a cornerstone in Zoetermeer for over 125 years. We produce vital liquid medical nutrition that is exported to over 80 countries worldwide, supporting consumers and patients, starting from early life nutrition to adult frailty.

We offer:

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of  26 August. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

Need more information? Please contact Yvette Notenboom, Talent Specialist via yvette.notenboom@danone.com 

* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.

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