Senior Director, Health & Safety Operations Europe
HelloFresh · Not provided by source
MeritLog read this listing from HelloFresh's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 21, 2026.
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- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands; Berlin, Berlin, Germany; UK; Warszawa, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
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Job description
About the role Reporting to the SVP, Global Engineering and Infrastructure, the Senior Director of Health & Safety Operations Europe serves as a strategic leader driving safety excellence across our European operations. You will champion the development and implementation of robust H&S strategies, ensuring full regulatory compliance while fostering a world-class safety culture. This role demands a visionary leader capable of influencing cross-functional teams and implementing industry-best practices to minimize risk and achieve ambitious safety performance goals. What you’ll do • Define and execute the European H&S strategy, aligning safety milestones with broader business objectives. • Cultivate a "Zero Incident" organizational culture by architecting risk-reduction programs across all operations. • Safeguard the business by ensuring rigorous compliance with local and international safety regulations and certifications. • Standardize safety processes across diverse sites using our newly developed, proprietary safety framework. • Partner with Supply Chain and Site Operations leadership to integrate safety into the heart of production practices. • Leverage data to track KPIs, providing senior leadership with actionable insights and performance reports. • Lead high-stakes incident investigations, ensuring deep root-cause analysis and the execution of effective corrective actions. • Act as the primary representative for safety matters with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders across Europe. • Orchestrate internal and external safety audits to ensure consistent best-practice standards across all regions. • Mentor and develop a high-performing team of safety experts, fostering professional growth and succession planning. • Pioneer the use of AI and emerging technologies as accelerators for continuous improvement and safety innovation. What you’ll bring • 15+ years of safety management experience, with at least 5 years in a high-impact leadership role. • Subject matter expertise in European safety regulations, multi-national frameworks, and compliance standards. • Industry background in FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Fulfillment preferred. • Proven track record of implementing scalable safety strategies across complex, international geographies. • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate safety data into strategic business decisions. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders at all levels. • A relentless passion for safety and a dedication to continuous operational improvement. • Strong leadership presence with a focus on empowering teams and maximizing individual potential. What we offer • Shape the future of food: Play a key role in transforming how millions of people eat as we grow into a global food solutions company. • Drive transformational change: Your decisions will have a direct and immediate impact, helping to shape strategy, scale teams, and redefine leadership in a rapidly evolving business. • Build a global brand: Create deeper, more sustainable connections with our customers, putting them at the heart of every decision. • Benefit from long-term wealth creation: Your compensation is heavily weighted toward equity, directly aligning your personal success with the company's future through our Virtual Stock Option (VSO) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) plans. • Thrive in a high-performance environment: Work with ambitious, intellectually curious peers on a global scale, enjoying an environment built for empowerment and speed.
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