Senior Director, Health & Safety Operations Europe

Responsibilities

Our talent team is representing a confidential food manufacturing organization in their search for a Senior Director, Health & Safety Operations Europe based in Berlin. Reporting to senior engineering leadership, you will serve as a strategic leader driving safety excellence across European operations.

In this role, you will:

• Define and execute the European health and safety strategy, aligning safety milestones with broader business objectives
• Cultivate a zero-incident organizational culture by architecting risk-reduction programs across all operations
• Ensure rigorous compliance with local and international safety regulations and certifications
• Standardize safety processes across diverse sites using proprietary safety frameworks
• Partner with supply chain and site operations leadership to integrate safety into 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 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
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of safety experts, fostering professional growth and succession planning
• Pioneer the use of emerging technologies for continuous improvement and safety innovation

What We're Looking For

• 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
• Relentless passion for safety and dedication to continuous operational improvement
• Strong leadership presence with a focus on empowering teams and maximizing individual potential

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. Once we determine strong alignment, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through our team to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive for this senior leadership role in the Berlin market.

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