HSE Program Lead

Environment Health & Safety at Danone

About the job

Are you passionate about safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and creating a culture of ownership? Are you an experienced HSE professional with a background in hazardous substances, chemical exposure, and ergonomic standards?

We have an exciting opportunity as an HSE Program Lead at our Specialized Nutrition factory in Zoetermeer.

Our team's mission is to ensure a safe and compliant working environment for over 500 Danoners, while supporting the production of specialized medical nutrition for vulnerable groups in over 55 countries. Key deliverables and priorities include:

• Leading compliance with legal health & safety standards and managing corrective actions.
• Driving chemical exposure assessments and managing the dangerous substances list.
• Developing ergonomic programs aligned with local and global best practices.
• Facilitating internal audits, safety trainings, and awareness campaigns.
• Supporting engineering projects and HSE-related initiatives across departments.

In your role as HSE Program Lead, being part of the HSE team, your key responsibilities are:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with legal HS standards and liaise with external authorities.
• Lead chemical exposure assessments and collaborate on managing hazardous substances.
• Develop and implement ergonomic improvements across the site.
• Organize and support HSE meetings, audits, and internal communications.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, observations, and training.

About you

For this challenging position, we are looking for someone who is able to provide structure and lead an improvement agenda. You fit this role if you are/have:

• Proven education related to occupational safety and/or Occupational hygienist;
• Safety is a passion for you and you are willing to develop your knowledge at this direction!
• Motivated, driven, solution-oriented and a team player;
• Persevere until you have achieved the desired result and always strive for a “win-win” situation;
• People-minded person, who has a hands-on approach;
• Smooth communication skills and can speak in front of a group;
• Fluent in Dutch and English;
• Good knowledge of the MS Office package.

About Danone

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.

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 or the hiring manager Olena Ryzhova via olena.ryzhova@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.

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.