SHEQ Manager

About the role

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging, is looking for a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) manager for its manufacturing plant in Amsterdam. You will develop, maintain and continuously improve the management systems and ensure full compliance with legal and Greif standards, driving zero harm, product quality and process discipline.

Key responsibilities

• Safety and health: ensure compliance with regulations and standards, maintain HSE systems, lead risk assessments, audits and inspections, drive incident reporting and investigations, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Quality management: maintain the Quality Management System, run audits and close non-conformities, lead customer complaint resolution and align with Greif standards.
• Governance: develop and review SHEQ policies and procedures, monitor performance through KPIs and reporting, advise plant management and maintain certifications such as ISO.
• People leadership: lead and coach SHEQ team members, build SHEQ awareness across the plant and support training and behavioural change.
• Continuous improvement: lead improvement initiatives, analyse trends, support root cause analysis and champion the Greif Business System (GBS).
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with Production, Maintenance and Planning & Logistics managers to align SHEQ priorities with plant objectives and communicate risks and performance clearly.

Required profile

• HBO education, preferably in Safety, Environmental or Technical discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Dutch HSE legislation and fluent English and Dutch.
• Proven experience influencing operational teams and management.

Required skills

• Experience with SHEQ systems, ISO audits and compliance management.
• Relevant certifications such as HVK (Hogere Veiligheidskunde).

What we offer

• Pay of EUR 62,900 to 107,100 per year, typically EUR 100,000 to 107,100 for new hires, with possible short-term incentives.
• A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and local benefits for eligible colleagues.