Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Our team is growing and an excellent opportunity to join the EMEA EHS team is now open in a position where you will be able to engage with the production, office and R&D teams to promote our EHS standards to ensure sustainability and drive for continuous improvement.

Safety is at the core of our culture. You will be key in the effort to ensure adherence to Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). As the EHS Manager for our manufacturing facility in Uithoorn and in Binol, you will be the EHS technical expert and advocate for continuous improvement of EHS performance. You will promote a safe, productive, sustainable and environmentally sound work culture through the application of best practices and personal accountability. Join a team that is passionate for sustainability and a company that fuels that passion.

What will you do?

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of the corporate EHS related policies, systems, and programs.
• Perform EHSQ audits/inspections and ensure appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented on a timely basis. (ISO 4001 and 45001)
• Lead and/or participate in incident investigations, near misses and hazard identifications and ensure appropriate root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented in line with corporate requirements.
• Act as a key resource for EHS knowledge, guidance, coaching and training to establish a positive progressive EHS culture.
• Ensure engagement, performance and development of the EHS Specialist this role will lead.
• Lead the emergency preparedness on the site.
• Act as the main contact for regulatory agency audits and supervise EHS consultants and contractors.
• Work closely with EHS Management, Engineering, Site Operations to effectively identify and manage loss prevention issues.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and other areas for projects such as MOC processes or facility modifications.
• Worked in alignment with other members of the EMEA and global EHS team.
• Support the corporate Sustainability program.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory requirements and permit conditions that apply to Quaker Houghton operations (manufacturing locations and chemical management activities) and work closely with plant management to address EHS requirements and concerns.
• Drive EHS awareness by demonstrating safe behavior, continuous self-development and education in areas of environmental, health & safety compliance, industry trends and regulatory developments.

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance with a flexible schedule and hybrid possibilities.
• Health insurance, great pension plan, company canteen, language lessons, parking and other attractive benefits
• Minimum of 28 days holidays, increasing over time & buy/sell program2 days volunteering leave per year to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• Access to QH University: continuous training platform for all levels.
• DEI and Recognition initiatives such as Women in Manufacturing, Next Gen and PRIDE CRGs and our Global Giving and Impact Awards programs.

What are we looking for?

Experience: Solid experience in the environmental, health and safety discipline with a strong focus on safety required. Ideally within a manufacturing environment. Solid technical and regulatory expertise in relevant health and safety and environment regulatory requirements as well as knowledge of and some implementation experience with applicable industry standards including but not limited to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Responsible Care, etc.

Education: Bachelor's degree is a must. Advance certification, additional specialized environment and safety education is desired but not required.

Language: Dutch & English language skills; written and spoken at high level.

Location: Commuting distance to Uithoorn, North-Holland.

Soft skills: Autonomous, hands-on & proactive leadership skills. Great influencing and communication skills. Good practical problem solving with acute attention to detail. Strong team player, passionate about delivering success.

Who are we?

We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40 countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100 locations, our engineers, chemists, and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Act with integrity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team and help us build a better future !