Regional HSE&S Director EMEIA

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Regional HSE&S Director EMEIA (European based work place), Göteborg

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Nouryon

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Posted:

23.01.2025

Expiry Date:

09.03.2025

Job Description:

At Nouryon, we are seeking Changemakers, individuals who are passionate about driving change and making a positive impact. We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Regional HSE&S Director EMEIA, where you will lead the crucial HSE&S work in the region, collaborate on a global scale, and play a key role in shaping the future of HSE&S in Nouryon.

About the job

This is an exciting opportunity with high exposure as Safety is the top priority for Nouryon, a company with our mindset to be the world’s leading Specialty chemicals company In this leadership role, we do not only offer you to manage the future of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability (HSE&S) but you get to work in a global HSE&S network, be part of the proactive and ambitious EMEA regional leadership team always striving for shaping the future by working with diverse technologies, with standards, processes, mindset, behaviors, and people You can be based at any of the Nouryon countries/sites in Europe hence we encourage candidates from all over Europe to apply

You will report to Geert Bonte, VP Operations EMEA, who has the overall Operations responsibility for the region. With Geert as a leader, you can expect clear direction, a co-creator who will have high expectations on strategic direction and deliveries. You will be empowered to set the path and take decisions in proactive collaboration with the many stakeholders around the organization.

In your future role as Regional HSE&S Director EMEIA you will...

- Contribute to the development of the Global Nouryon HSE&S strategy and ensure implementation in the region.
- Support directly HSE&S improvement activities at the sites within the region. Guide line management to deliver HSE&S policy, set the culture and manage hazards.
- Build line management and organizational understanding and capabilities of HSE&S Guidelines & Requirements, Policies & Standards, Assets & Technologies, Rules & Procedures, Systems and IT-enablers, Mindset and Behavior (Nouryon’s HSE&S System), as to enable the reduction of occupational and process safety incidents, Industrial Hygiene exposure and emissions to Land, Water and Air in the region.
- Be a change agent for continuous improvement and implementation of Nouryon’s HSE&S System within the region, fully aligned with Nouryon’s vision on HSE&S (HSE&S Improvement Plan).
- Spend time on the shop floor and act as a role model for ensuring compliance with and commitment to the Nouryon HSE&S System including its risk tolerance criteria.
- Follow up on (changes in) National/Regional (EU) HSE&S Legislation and impact on Nouryon Operations.
- Serve as an internal auditor and incident investigator for the region and globally when applicable.
- Manage a team of professionals in industrial hygiene, occupational and process safety, and environmental matters.

We believe you bring...

- Relevant degree (M.Sc.) in Chemical/Process Engineering
- Extensive experience in relevant operational roles, demonstrated experience in production, site management, or directorial positions within the Chemical/Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, or Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Experienced leader who will drive for performance and develop people in the organization.
- Proven track record of delivering continuously improved safety results, evidence of driving ongoing improvements in safety performance within previous roles.
- Cultural awareness and collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate in diverse geographical markets and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in English language, both spoken and written.

Great if you have experience from the specialty chemical industry but this is not a must to be successful in this position. It is crucial to have solid experience from the Chemical industry in some kind, with several years of leadership from an industry characterized by strong focus on safety, health, environment, and sustainability.

We believe you are a leader who drives positive change, challenges the status quo and strives for improvements. You are a leader who can both lead, setting the strategic direction, and be a pragmatic manager to the team dealing with dilemmas and ambiguity. You have a genuine interest and aptitude to work within a technically demanding environment, alongside experienced and technically savvy colleagues. You can successfully manage, collaborate, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You enjoy being a leader and setting the direction, a skilled people manager who can engage, lead, and grow a high performing team.

We offer you...

An exciting opportunity where we aim high, we own it and we do it right With high visibility, accountability, and empowerment you can make an impact beyond Safety also focusing on Environment and Sustainability. You will manage a team of experts spread around in the region who are both experienced and motivated to deliver. To set and deliver on the strategic and tactical objectives, you will closely collaborate with the Operations team in the region as well as being an important contributor to the global network to deliver on our HSE&S ambitions today and in the future.

At Nouryon, we not only offer an exciting role and great colleagues, but also great benefits dependent on where you will be based.

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Geert Bonte, VP Operations EMEA and based in any of the Nouryon sites in Europe with a preference for The Netherlands (Amsterdam) or Sweden (Gothenburg) where your team members are located. To be successful in the role you will be travelling about 25% of your time.

We look forward to receiving your application Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role We aim to get back to you at the soonest with an update on the process but thank you for being patient as it might take a bit longer due to summer holidays.

We look forward to receiving your application

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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Contact

For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Geert Bonte, VP Operations EMEA.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Sandra Gillberg, VP Talent Management.

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