Risk, Health & Safety Manager (H/F/X)

We are seeking a Risk, Health & Safety Manager (M/F/X) to ensure that all activities of Kronospan companies are conducted in full compliance with applicable legislative requirements, codes of practice, and industry guidance.

This role encompasses two primary areas of responsibility: Health & Safety Management and Fire Protection. Your key responsibilities will include:

Health & Safety Management

• Establish and maintain ISO 45001 standards, developing and implementing robust safety management systems across all operations;

• Serve as the primary technical authority for managers, providing expert guidance and support on all health and safety matters, including:

  • Plant design and safe operational procedures,

  • Identification and remediation of unsafe conditions and practices,

  • Development and implementation of safe systems of work,

  • Specification of appropriate personal protective equipment,

  • Leadership of accident prevention programmes,

• Identify and engage competent external organisations to address specialist risk requirements;

• Ensure all Kronospan companies maintain full compliance with legislative requirements, codes of practice, and applicable guidance;

• Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of company health and safety policies, identifying and escalating improvement opportunities to senior management;

• Maintain ISO 45001 certification status;

• Conduct thorough investigations of all workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Fire Protection

• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable local fire legislation and ensure site compliance;

• Ensure all firefighting equipment is fully operational and properly maintained;

• Organise and complete external audits (VdS) as required by the Fire Insurer;

• Drive completion of all actions identified in Fire Insurance audits;

• Obtain and implement current VdS standards for testing and maintenance of fire equipment, benchmarking site performance accordingly;

• Conduct annual reviews of the site Risk Assessment document and submit to Group Risk Consultants;

• Conduct fire investigations on site, prepare comprehensive reports, and submit to Group Risk Consultants;

• Maintain and manage the site Fire Alarm System in full compliance with current legislation;

• Deliver monthly reports to Group Risk Management and senior management;

• Oversee inspections of all fire protection facilities (weekly, monthly, and as required) with rigorous attention to detail;

• Liaise with third-party contractors during planned shutdown and critical maintenance programmes;

• Plan and organise external and internal audits;

• Promote a strong fire prevention culture across the site.

Qualifications

Are you our next match? Here is what we are looking for:

• A senior position for a senior profile (minimum 5 years of experience as H&S Manager),

• Be willing to work on your own and with your team,

• Excellent communicator,

• Excellent organization,

• Previous experience in an industrial company required,

• Strong experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Spark Detection Suppression, Sprinkler Systems, Gas Suppression Systems,

• Fluent in English and in French,

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of performance.

Check off these boxes? Let's talk, send us your application!