We are seeking a highly motivated Head of Safety Operations to join our team. This position will play a pivotal role in driving various safety programs across our global operations. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of hazards in production sites, a strong interest for communication and collaboration with different departments - but most importantly a passion for all aspects of safety. The person runs disciplinary leadership of the safety teams in the German manufacturing facilities and functional leadership of safety teams in the international manufacturing facilities.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Shape the safety environment of the operation sites and actively sharpen the safety mind-set of the respective team.
  
• Manage the development and implementation of the safety goals, policies and priorities for each assigned area.
  
• Anchoring of a holistic, company-wide safety strategy and an implementation roadmap for global operation sites.
  
• Promote the standardization of processes, performance standards and a preventive culture.
  
• Support or take the lead on creating or reviewing global standards in the company as well as in cross-functional, international teams and working groups to ensure successful implementation and integration of safety improvement initiatives.
  
• Promote a zero-accident culture within the operations and collaborate in the implementation of processes and structures to ensure zero accidents, including the elaboration of annual development plans for production sites.
  
• Lead change management projects in regards of safety.
  

This is what we offer you

• A challenging job in an international organization that is developing rapidly.
  
• An organization where there is plenty of room for growth and personal development through education and training.
  
• Bonus scheme of 4% over annual salary.
  
• Lots of vacation days: 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days.
  
• Possibility to work up to 60 % or more remote.
  
• Flexible working hours through appropriate working time models.
  
• Good pension scheme.
  
• Eye for vitality within the organization.
  
• Lease bicycle scheme.
  
• Sports discount scheme.
  
• Commuting allowance, business travel allowance and a home office allowance.
  

What we ask of you

• University degree in engineering, occupational health and safety or a related field.
  
• 7+ years of experience in managing safety in multiple manufacturing sites, preferably in an international environment.
  
• Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing safety programs.
  
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and lead cross-functional initiatives, in a collaborative environment with an emphasis both on teamwork and individual accountability.
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  
• Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably in German or Dutch.
  
• Self-initiative and independent working style with ownership and accountability.
  
• Strong hands-on mentality and willingness to travel to various sites as well as intercultural awareness.
  

Who are we?
ENERCON is an international and growing organization with 22.000 colleagues worldwide and a German parent company. In the Netherlands we employ about 300 colleagues. We have been successful for over 20 years from various locations in the Netherlands. We develop, build and offer service to high-tech wind turbines characterized by innovative technology.

Does this challenge suit you?
Do you see it as a challenge to become part of a team of professionals and do you want to experience what it is like to work in an innovative sector? Then we would like to get in touch with you!

If you have any questions, if you would like more information or if you would like to contact us, call Gerben Eskes or Cindy Egging, Recruiters, on 038 469 6010.