Health, Safety, Environment & Hygiene Coordinator

A leading international food manufacturing business and trusted brand with a presence in 4 continents and over 80 countries, is seeking an experienced Environment, Health, Safety & Hygiene Manager to join its Rotterdam operation. This is a key site-based role responsible for driving health, safety, environmental compliance and hygiene excellence across a busy production facility.

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This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the full EHS and Hygiene agenda, working closely with site leadership to embed a proactive safety culture and ensure the highest standards of compliance and operational discipline.

The RoleHealth, Safety & Environment

• Ensure all HSE policies, procedures and regulations are adhered to, regularly reviewed and effectively communicated.
• Monitor and track EHS compliance across the plant, escalating deviations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Stay updated on relevant statutory requirements and ensure full compliance with local regulations.
• Support and lead internal and external EHS audits, providing accurate reporting and documentation.
• Drive EHS initiatives including safety campaigns, wellbeing programmes and engagement activities to promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct routine site inspections of safety infrastructure (fire exits, alarms, first aid kits, signage etc.).
• Deliver and coordinate safety training programmes including fire drills, PPE training and first aid sessions.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring robust reporting and preventative action.
• Liaise with local authorities where required and manage related reporting.
• Ensure all personnel adhere to personal hygiene standards and PPE requirements.

Hygiene

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of hygiene across all site areas.
• Manage third-party hygiene and pest control contractors, ensuring contractual compliance and performance standards.
• Lead fumigation activities, ensuring safe and controlled execution.
• Conduct risk assessments with Production and Warehouse teams, developing and implementing mitigation plans.
• Perform internal hygiene audits and ensure readiness for statutory and external audits with zero non-conformances.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure 100% product safety.

Person Profile

• Proven experience in an EHS role within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of EU HSE legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing hygiene and pest control within a production environment.
• Audit‑ready mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Proactive, structured and hands‑on approach. xgiwjmb

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS professional who wants to play a visible and influential role within a growing international food manufacturing environment.