Job Description:
Why join us
Get ready to Own impact as an HSE Manager Europe Central Asia (ECA) at Nutreco, an SHV company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is about more than performance - it’s about protecting people, operations and the environment.
Our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) organisation is structured across Global, Regional and Local levels. For the Europe Central Asia (ECA) region, we are looking for a senior HSE leader to support and coordinate HSE efforts across 10 countries . The role is responsible for driving our Zero Harm culture, ensuring that HSE delivery aligns with industry standards and Nutreco’s global guidelines, and that policies and improvement initiatives are effectively implemented across the region.
While there is no direct line management of local HSE teams, the position plays a critical influencing role in guiding and driving effective regional HSE implementation. Success depends on strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead behavioural and cultural change across diverse operating environments.
What you’ll do
Drive awareness, consistency and compliance of HSE policies, standards and programs across the ECA region
Lead the regional rollout of HSE initiatives, ensuring practical and effective implementation at local level
Develop regional yearly HSE plans, objectives and budgets, and ensure execution following approval
Strengthen safety culture by driving behavioural change programs and proactive risk awareness
Advise, support and challenge local management teams on complex HSE topics, incidents and improvement actions
Work closely with the Global HSE organisation to ensure alignment, governance and continuous improvement
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a seasoned HSE professional who is responsible, credible and ready to Own this role in a complex regional environment. You are comfortable influencing at senior level and navigating multi‑country, multi‑stakeholder settings.
You’ll also bring:
A degree in HSE, Engineering or a related discipline
10+ years of HSE experience , including several years in a regional / global, multi‑site environment
Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to deliver initiatives effectively and optimise resources
Strong expertise in areas such as ISO 45001 / ISO 14001, operational risk and behavioural safety
The ability to lead through influence rather than hierarchy and work effectively in a matrix organisation
Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage)
What you’ll receive
As part of Nutreco, you’ll join the wider SHV family - a group of global businesses known for long‑term thinking, stability and purpose. You’ll work in an international, collaborative environment where HSE is taken seriously and leadership commitment is strong.
In addition, you’ll receive:
A competitive reward package
30 vacation days and a solid pension scheme
Opportunities for professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV group
Regional exposure with approximately 30% travel across the ECA region
How and why to find out more
We offer a career with real meaning and influence - where your expertise helps protect people, strengthen culture and support sustainable food production worldwide. If you’re interested in joining us as HSE Manager Europe Central Asia, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply online, or for more information please contact Maria Sadlowska at [email protected].
#Ownit
Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
