Sr Director Health, Safety

Position Title: Sr Director Health, Safety & Environment Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: VilleneuvedAscq 2020 Requisition ID: 33206 McCain Foods is currently looking for a Sr Director, Health, Safety & Environment Leader (HSE) to join our leadership team in Villeneuve D’Ascq France. In this position, you will report to the Regional President of Continental Europe with a dotted line to the VP of Global Health & Safety. You will be responsible for the overall development, implementation, and maintenance of HSE strategies, policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives that result in a culture of sustainable and consistent safe work performance across our European operations. The successful incumbent will also be responsible for leading the Safety Transformation required to build an interdependent safety culture while reducing healthy and safety risk exposure across the region. Key Responsibilities Safety Culture: Promote a culture where safety is a core value, leading initiatives to engage at all levels in safe work practices and continuous improvement. A culture of For Us, For Family that keeps our employees, contractors and visitors safe. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement HSE strategies that align with global objectives and local requirements. Ensure that HSE programs are integrated into the daily operations across all sites within the region. (e.g. Key Elements of Safety, 10 Golden Rules, Fryer Fire Risk Program, Serious and Fatal Incident prevention, Brain Centered Safety etc.) Compliance and Risk Management: Oversee compliance with local, regional, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring readiness for audits and inspections. Emergency Preparedness: Ensure all facilities have up-to-date emergency response plans and that crisis management procedures are well-defined and regularly tested. Environmental Stewardship: Drive the development and execution of sustainability initiatives, including waste management, energy efficiency, and water conservation. Ensure that environmental impacts are minimized, and that the region meets its sustainability targets. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the direct and indirect HSE team. Provide leadership and influence to ensure effective implementation of HSE initiatives. Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to continuously improve HSE processes and systems. Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive accountability. Collaboration: Work closely with other functional leaders (e.g., Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance) to ensure HSE considerations are integrated into all aspects of operations and projects. Reporting and Analysis: Oversee the accurate reporting and analysis of HSE data. Use insights from this data to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety or business administration with focus on Safety or Advanced Safety Certificate, Certified Safety Professional or equivalent experience as a safety professional. 8-10 years of progressive experience in HSE roles, including experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Comprehensive knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices, with demonstrated ability to manage compliance and drive cultural change. Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. Skills and Attributes Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving, utilizing tools as Risk Assessments and Root Cause Corrective Actions. Global collaboration on programs such as MDI and Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention (SIF) Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Resilient and able to navigate through ambiguity. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. Takes ownership, shows initiative, works across boundaries, and is present and accessible. Naturally curious, always seeking to learn, improve, and simplify. Comfortable taking smart risks, innovating, and scaling successful initiatives in HSE. Fosters trust and inclusion by listening first and showing humility. Creates safe space for healthy debate and commits to collective decisions. Strong leader who empowers their team through development, coaching, and recognition, driving a culture of accountability and excellence. Relentlessly prioritizes, creates clarity, and moves with speed to achieve impactful outcomes. About McCain McCain Foods is proud to be a family and values-driven company. Our values are integral to our culture, helping to shape how we operate, how we work together and the choices we make. They are a big part of what makes us unique. McCain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. McCain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties. McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including appetizers, oven meals, vegetables, and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries. We have embarked upon a journey to create planet-friendly food. We are committed to investing in resource-efficient operations in factories and farms. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process ... Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy. Job Family: Quality & Food SafetyDivision: Continental EuropeDepartment: Continental EuropeLocation(s): FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities ... #J-18808-Ljbffr