Global HSE Specialist

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As a Global HSE Specialist at Enza Zaden, you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace across our operations. Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to feeding the world safely are at the heart of everything we do. If you are eager to make a real impact with your HSE knowledge in an innovative and safety-driven organization, this opportunity is for you!

This is why you want to join us as Global HSE Specialist at Enza Zaden 

• You will operate on a global scale, implementing HSE standards across diverse international sites.

• You will be the key expert translating complex legislation and best practices into practical, site-specific procedures.

• You will lead global audits, risk assessments, and awareness campaigns that directly impact the safety and sustainability of our operations.

• You will have the autonomy to advise and coach all levels of the organization, from operational teams to senior leadership

Make a difference as Global HSE Specialist

As our Global HSE Specialist, you will be the go-to expert for health, safety, and environmental matters across all Enza Zaden locations. You will support the business in ensuring global compliance, drive awareness, and help us continuously improve our HSE performance. Your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation of global HSE policies, procedures, and standards.

• Organizing and executing risk assessments (RI&E), compliance inspections, and internal audits worldwide.

• Monitoring and reporting on HSE performance globally, including incidents, audits, and corrective actions.

• Translating legislation and best practices into global standards and practical applications.

• Advising and informing global and local management on HSE performance and developments.

• Contributing to international emergency response and crisis management procedures.

• Organizing global HSE training and awareness campaigns in collaboration with local teams.

You will report to the HSE Manager and work closely with local management, safety coaches, and external experts. Your base will be in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands, with occasional international travel.

What you bring as a future colleague 

• A bachelor’s degree (HBO) and a minimum of 4 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in an industrial or international environment.

• Preferably a High Safety Specialist (HVK) certificate or willingness to obtain one.

• Strong knowledge of international HSE legislation and Health & Safety Management Systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and organizational levels.

• Proficiency in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.

• A proactive, persuasive attitude and the ability to coach and motivate others.

• Flexibility to travel globally.

• Respond to incidents outside regular hours.

You are tactically strong, culturally sensitive, and capable of building trust and driving change in a global context.

Enza Zaden as your employer  

With more than 3.000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.    

What can you expect from us 

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer: 

• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options; 

• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours); 

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases; 

• Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;   

• Laptop and smartphone

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include: 

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth); 

• Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform; 

• Employer sponsored retirement benefits. 

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website. 

Get in touch 

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.  

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to: 

Sijmen Jansen

Corporate Recruiter

si.jansen@enzazaden.nl

Good to know 

• An assessment is part of the application process;  

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis; 

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.