Location: Venlo, The Netherlands
Division: Weir Minerals
On site

Head of SHE

Lead the way towards a safer, healthier and more sustainable future as the Head of SHE at Weir Minerals in Venlo. Collaborate with a passionate team, dedicated to creating a safer work environment and be the driving force behind our  ‘Zero-harm’ initiative.

Weir Minerals Netherlands, is part of the Weir group, spread around production companies and several service centers across the globe. The Weir Minerals Netherlands site in Venlo has about 350 employees working in a production facility as well as in office. 

We Believe In:

Thinking safety first – Delighting your customer – Doing the right thing – Aiming high – Respecting each other

We have an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Head of SHE to lead our Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) department in Venlo. This role is pivotal in driving our "Zero Harm" safety strategy and fostering a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility across the organization.

Areas of responsibility

Amongst others but not limited to:

Develop and implement comprehensive SHE programs in partnership with the Managing Director.Lead the SHE department, providing guidance and support to team members.Drive the business towards zero harm by raising awareness and engaging leadership, employees, suppliers, and customers.Manage SHE records, administration, databases, and reporting.Coordinate and investigate SHE-related incidents, providing on-site tactical response and crisis management.Conduct SHE audits to ensure compliance with Weir Group SHE policies.Prepare and submit environmental regulatory reports.Develop and deliver effective SHE training programs.Foster positive relationships with the safety committee, department managers, and employees.

Full scope of responsibilities will be shared during the interview process.

How to apply
If you are passionate about safety, health, and the environment and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the “apply” button. Please direct any questions about this position to NL002.recruitment@mail.weir. 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in safety and industrial hygiene (Hogere Veiligheidskunde) or equivalent work experience.Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, directly leading SHE.Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.Fluency in Dutch and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong analytical skills and computer literacy.Ability to influence and drive change with senior leaders.

Our offer

Working at Weir offers a great opportunity to become part of a global market leader, that makes an impact in sustainable mining for the future. We offer you an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, and to perform at your best we also offer exceptional compensation and benefits, such as: 

A good base salary; An attractive bonus scheme; Travel allowance for commuting;On an annual, fulltime base you will receive 27 days of holiday leave and 13 days of extralegal leave; Holiday allowance of 8%; A good pension scheme with PME pension fund; A lot of learning opportunities within our online learning campus; Excellent (global) career opportunities in Weir. 

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already authorized to work in The Netherlands.

Weir Minerals 

Weir Minerals Netherlands, is part of the Weir Minerals division, spread over 20 production companies and several service centers across the globe.

As a global market leader, Weir Minerals Netherlands designs, produces and sells technologically high-quality capital goods. These products are used around the world in major industry sectors including the mining industries. The growing world depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. 

It's a big challenge - but it's exciting. And it's one we can't wait to be part of.  

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career page and our LinkedIn life page.  

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. 

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