Safety & Health Coordinator EMEA
About this role
As Safety & Health Coordinator EMEA, you will play a key role in driving safety excellence across our manufacturing and non-manufacturing locations in the EMEA region. Acting as the regional focal point for all Safety & Health (S&H) matters, you will support the implementation of global standards, strengthen governance processes and foster a strong safety culture across multiple countries and functions.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Act as the central coordination point for S&H topics across EMEA; • Facilitate collaboration between locations, central functions and S&H subject matter experts; • Organize and moderate regional S&H meetings, workshops and knowledge-sharing forums; • Build and maintain a strong internal and external S&H network; • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Group S&H standards and procedures; • Drive consistency and best practices across sites; • Conduct internal S&H audits throughout the EMEA region; • Support locations in addressing audit findings and implementing corrective and preventive action plans; • Contribute to assurance and compliance processes in line with ISO 45001 and regulatory requirements; • Monitor regional S&H performance and support KPI improvement initiatives; • Lead selected regional S&H projects and initiatives; • Support investment planning related to regulatory compliance, risk reduction and performance improvement; • Promote a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns, onboarding activities and capability-building initiatives; • Support incident investigations and the implementation of Lessons Learned; • Participate in industry associations, working groups and professional networks to stay ahead of emerging Safety & Health developments and regulatory changes. • University degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a comparable field; • Auditor qualification (internal or external auditor) is highly desirable; • 5+ years of professional experience in Occupational Safety & Health; • Solid experience with ISO 45001 and S&H management systems; • Proven experience in project management and working in multidisciplinary teams; • Experience leading international projects, virtual teams, or functional networks; • Expert knowledge of occupational S&H principles, regulations and management systems; • Strong auditing and compliance management skills; • Good understanding of industrial and manufacturing environments, ideally within automotive industry; • Strong project management skills; • Excellent communication, moderation, presentation and stakeholder management skills; • Problem solving skills, with a structured and analytical mindset; • Proficiency in English (verbal and written); • Willingness to travel worldwide.
Our offer:
• Opportunity to shape Safety & Health excellence across a diverse international region; • Integration in a challenging and international work environment; • Flexible working model; • Global and collaborative working style; • Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.
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