<h3>About the role </h3> 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. <h3>What you’ll do</h3> <ul> <li>Define and execute the European H&S strategy, aligning safety milestones with broader business objectives.</li> <li>Cultivate a "Zero Incident" organizational culture by architecting risk-reduction programs across all operations.</li> <li>Safeguard the business by ensuring rigorous compliance with local and international safety regulations and certifications.</li> <li>Standardize safety processes across diverse sites using our newly developed, proprietary safety framework.</li> <li>Partner with Supply Chain and Site Operations leadership to integrate safety into the heart of production practices.</li> <li>Leverage data to track KPIs, providing senior leadership with actionable insights and performance reports.</li> <li>Lead high-stakes incident investigations, ensuring deep root-cause analysis and the execution of effective corrective actions.</li> <li>Act as the primary representative for safety matters with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders across Europe.</li> <li>Orchestrate internal and external safety audits to ensure consistent best-practice standards across all regions.</li> <li>Mentor and develop a high-performing team of safety experts, fostering professional growth and succession planning.</li> <li>Pioneer the use of AI and emerging technologies as accelerators for continuous improvement and safety innovation.</li> </ul> <h3>What you’ll bring</h3> <ul> <li>15+ years of safety management experience, with at least 5 years in a high-impact leadership role.</li> <li>Subject matter expertise in European safety regulations, multi-national frameworks, and compliance standards.</li> <li>Industry background in FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Fulfillment preferred.</li> <li>Proven track record of implementing scalable safety strategies across complex, international geographies.</li> <li>Analytical mindset with the ability to translate safety data into strategic business decisions.</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders at all levels.</li> <li>A relentless passion for safety and a dedication to continuous operational improvement.</li> <li>Strong leadership presence with a focus on empowering teams and maximizing individual potential.</li> </ul> <h3>What we offer </h3> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Build a global brand: Create deeper, more sustainable connections with our customers, putting them at the heart of every decision.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Thrive in a high-performance environment: Work with ambitious, intellectually curious peers on a global scale, enjoying an environment built for empowerment and speed.</li> </ul>

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Senior Director, Health & Safety Operations Europe