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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
SHE Manager
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About this position
As an industry leader and pioneer in sustainability, Henkel aims to implement new solutions for global, sustainable development and further grow its business activities in a way that is both responsible and economically successful. This includes activities along the entire value chain. Henkel is focused on creating sustainable innovations which offer customers and consumers more value and better performance at a reduced environmental impact. Henkel aims to create more value in the areas of social progress, health and safety, and performance while reducing in the areas of energy and climate, materials, and waste, as well as water and wastewater. Henkel has set a long-term goal to triple the value we create in relation to the footprint made by our operations, products, and services.
To achieve sustainable, profitable growth through 2024 and beyond, Henkel wants to become more customer-focused, more innovative, agile, and digital with its 4 main strategic priorities: Fund Growth, Drive Growth, Accelerate Digitalization, and Increase Agility.
The Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all safety, health, and environmental activities at the manufacturing site. This role focuses on creating and implementing programs that ensure regulatory compliance, protect employee well-being, and reduce the site’s environmental footprint. The SHE Manager plays a key role in embedding a strong safety culture across the organization and will drive continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and environmental sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
1. SHE Program Leadership & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs that meet local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies.
- Lead incident investigations, analyze root causes, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. Oversee CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) for documented risks.
- Serve as the site’s primary contact for all SHE-related regulatory agencies and ensure compliance during audits, inspections, and permit applications.
2. Training & Safety Culture
- Develop and deliver SHE-related training programs for employees and contractors to ensure awareness of safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
- Foster a safety-first culture by leading initiatives such as behavior-based safety programs, Gemba safety walks, and continuous hazard awareness campaigns.
- Coordinate emergency drills and lead efforts to keep emergency response plans updated and effective.
3. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement effective mitigation measures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop ergonomic solutions, improve machine safety (e.g., LOTOTO, machine guarding), and address health risks in the workplace.
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in SHE practices by analyzing safety trends and implementing proactive measures to minimize injuries and environmental risks.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Impact Reduction
- Lead the site’s sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and emissions management.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other relevant environmental management standards. Regularly update and manage environmental documentation, such as safety data sheets (SDS).
- Oversee the site's environmental protection programs, including hazardous material management, pollution prevention, and water conservation.
5. Collaboration & Leadership
- Act as a key member of the site leadership team, working closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to integrate SHE requirements into all business activities.
- Drive cultural change by coaching and mentoring employees on safety behaviors, promoting accountability, and encouraging a proactive approach to workplace safety.
- Track and report SHE metrics using a SHE scorecard, ensuring that all performance indicators are aligned with corporate goals and industry benchmarks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
- Fluent in both Dutch & English.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in SHE management, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements, with experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and behavioral safety program implementation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive safety culture.
- Strong leadership in safety culture development.
- Proficiency in risk management and continuous improvement techniques.
- Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices and standards.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive impactful SHE initiatives.
- Collaborate with regional and global leaders to implement best practices, share knowledge, and align with corporate strategies.
- Provide regular performance reports to senior management, highlighting risks, opportunities, and progress toward goals.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Pension Fund
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25082073
Job Locations: Netherlands, Groningen, Scheemda
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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