Job Req Number:  114997
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Health & Safety Manager Europe at DSV

This position is open to candidates residing in Europe; the base location is flexible within Europe.

Make an impact on the safety and health of thousands of employees within DSV’s European logistics operations. In this strategic role, you will set the direction for the further professionalisation of Health & Safety and contribute to a safe, healthy and future-proof working environment.

You get it done

Health & Safety is a strategic pillar within our European Contract Logistics organisation. In this role, you will be responsible for setting direction in policy, governance, standards, and the further development of a proactive safety culture. This is a key position in which you will have direct influence on the European strategy, be visible to senior leadership, and create lasting impact on the safety of thousands of employees across our operations: you’re on it.

How you do this? By further developing, implementing and embedding the European Safety & Health strategy across all Contract Logistics sites in Europe. You will be responsible for a consistent and future-proof Safety & Health approach, ensuring uniform standards, governance and processes, while also overseeing compliance with ISO 45001, European directives, and local laws and regulations. In addition, you will act as a strategic advisor and escalation point for senior management on complex safety matters.

Together with local teams, operational management and international stakeholders, you will strengthen the safety culture and translate strategic objectives into concrete improvement initiatives. You will focus on managing risks within warehousing and automated logistics environments, and use data-driven insights and innovative technologies to further improve safety performance. You achieve this by:

• developing, implementing and continuously improving a uniform European Safety & Health operating model;
• leading risk management programmes for automated logistics environments, including machines, robots, conveyors, MHE, racking systems and traffic flows;
• ensuring effective safety controls for high-risk activities such as lockout/tagout, working at height, hot work, contractor management and permit-to-work processes;
• standardising and professionalising incident management, risk assessments, root cause analyses, safety reporting, and corrective and preventive actions;
• strengthening the safety culture through training, leadership programmes, behavioural safety initiatives, Smart Safety technologies, and KPI-driven management such as LTIFR, TRIR and incident frequency.

Your team stands out within DSV by a combination of strategic strength and operational engagement. Together with local Safety & Health specialists and business leaders, you will work on strengthening the safety culture, managing risks and delivering sustainable improvements across our European Contract Logistics operations. You will report to the Lead S3HQ Europe and work closely with Global and Corporate Safety & Health, giving you a visible and influential role within the international organisation.

We are DSV, we grow

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

Safety is an integral part of our operations and an essential condition for success. This role offers the opportunity to shape our Health & Safety ambitions at a European level and make a lasting impact within the organisation, says Rob Vervoort, Director S3HQ Europe.

You bring

• a completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Safety, Health, Engineering, Operations Management or a similar field, complemented by a relevant and recognised Health & Safety qualification;
• at least 8–12 years’ experience in Health & Safety within logistics, warehousing, production or industrial environments, with experience in automated processes and material handling systems as a strong advantage;
• proven expertise in implementing and maintaining management systems in line with ISO 45001, including experience with European legislation and compliance within a multi-country organisation;
• extensive experience in risk management, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and the development and implementation of effective control measures for operational and high-risk activities;
• strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, with proven success in advising, influencing and challenging senior management, international customers and operational teams to achieve Health & Safety objectives;
• you combine strategic insight with execution power, are visible within the organisation, and deliver sustainable results in complex international environments.

It all counts for this vacancy of health & safety manager Europe. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You get

Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer:

• a salary based on the knowledge and experience you bring;
• 24 holiday days, 4 additional leave (ADV) days, a 5% bonus paid in November, and 8% holiday allowance;
• a lease car, laptop and mobile phone;
• a favourable pension scheme, partly non-contributory, with an employee contribution of 5%;
• the space and freedom to take initiative in an informal environment, where you are part of a committed, friendly and above all enjoyable team.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Manouk Lips answers all your questions via +31 (0)6 5188 5961 or manouk.lips@dsv.com.

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Werken bij DSV betekent is als sporten in de beste competitie.

Als wereldleider in transport en logistiek hebben we een buitengewone groei doorgemaakt. En die zetten we voort door te blijven innoveren, digitaliseren en voort te bouwen op onze successen.

Met bijna 150.000 collega's in meer dan 90 landen bieden we elke dag een solide dienstverlening aan onze klanten en helpen wij hen hun doelen te bereiken. We weten dat we dit het beste kunnen bereiken door nieuw talent, frisse perspectieven en ambitieuze mensen zoals jij aan te trekken. 

Bij DSV zit presteren in ons DNA. We werken niet alleen in de logistiek - we willen de toekomst van logistiek vormgeven. Deze ambitie vertaalt zich in een dynamische omgeving gebaseerd op samenwerking met teamspelers van wereldklasse, het nemen van verantwoordelijkheid en actie. We waarderen inclusiviteit, omarmen verschillende culturen en respecteren elk individu. Als je een impact wilt maken, het vertrouwen van klanten wilt verdienen en je carrière wilt uitbouwen met de leukste collega’s van Nederland, dan is DSV jouw werkgever!

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