Develop and improve QHSE policies and management systems at our client company in Veendam. Coordinate audits and risk assessments, monitor compliance, and advise on workplace safety and environmental matters.
The role
As QHSE Manager, you will support our client company in Veendam in setting and implementing policies for quality, health, safety and the environment. You will develop, maintain and improve the related management systems and monitor compliance with legislation, regulations, standards and certification requirements. With a constructive, questioning approach, you will challenge management to make improvements. You will flag regulatory changes and keep the organization informed. You will oversee the systems at a high level while staying connected to day-to-day operations. You will also guide procedure changes and ensure that the required checks are completed correctly.
Responsibilities
- Maintain contact with representatives of certification bodies, public authorities, customers, suppliers and industry associations. Coordinate external audits and inspections, prepare the internal audit schedule and support internal auditors.
- Report annually on the effectiveness of the management system and manage its documentation.
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace; advise the management team and departments, introduce new methods and identify deviations. Coordinate the company-wide risk inventory and evaluation (RI&E) and keep it up to date.
- Monitor environmental impacts, advise on permit requirements, flag potential deviations and liaise with competent authorities. Raise awareness of safety matters.
- Prepare and monitor the department budget; develop and motivate employees; identify support needs; and hold progress, development and performance review meetings. Help ensure efficient employee onboarding and offboarding.
What you bring
- HBO+ level, preferably in an environmental or technical discipline, plus lead auditor training.
- At least five years of relevant experience in a similar role in an industrial environment. Experience with environmental aspects of the chemical industry is preferred.
- A VCA-VOL certificate.
- Extensive experience with environmental technology and safety initiatives; broad knowledge of the process industry is preferred.
- Analytical skills and knowledge of chemistry, a customer- and service-oriented approach, and strong teamwork skills.
- The ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Experience dealing with public authorities and representing interests.
- Strong advisory and communication skills.
- Good spoken and written Dutch and English.
What is offered
The role comes with a package of primary and secondary employment conditions suited to the position. The organization values employees’ ambitions and talents and places a strong emphasis on a safe, healthy working environment.