Manager Health, Safety & Environment

Location:

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Your impact in this role:

As Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Cluster Manager for the Geertruidenberg cluster, consisting of 4 sites and 2 quarries, you will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and managing activities within the global H&S program for your assigned cluster. You will support Sibelco in complying with local regulations and Sibelco H&S Standards to ensure every employee, contractor, and visitor can work in a safe and healthy work environment.

In the role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Health & Safety Responsibilities (80%):
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and process confirmations to verify safety compliance.
• Follow up on safety practices, attend shift/handover/daily operations meetings, and provide ongoing safety support.
• Collaborate with the Central Europe Regional HS Manager and HS Global Competence Center to align local programs with the global Sibelco H&S strategy, programs, standards, and tools.
• Develop and implement site-specific emergency response plans for your cluster’s sites.
• Advise on and perform risk assessments for local projects with potential impacts on H&S, working closely with operators, supervisors, and local operational leadership.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local legal requirements, report gaps, and assist in the development and execution of action plans in collaboration with local stakeholders.
• Oversee the successful rollout of H&S training programs in your area of responsibility.
• Ensure accurate data collection and timely reporting of H&S performance metrics (KPIs) for your assigned area.
• Stakeholder management, including coaching and influencing leadership positions in Operations.
• Change management: ability to navigate in a work environment where change is constant.
• Drive safety culture transformation and behavioral-based safety programs.

Environmental Responsibilities (20%):

Support monitoring and reporting of environmental emissions on site (related to emissions in water, air, soil, waste, noise, odor) to ensure site compliance:

• Understand legal obligations and permit conditions regarding environmental emissions for the sites and locations in scope.
• Set up monitoring systems and ensure that emissions are measured at the required frequency.
• Engage with consultants to perform the measurements and obtain environmental data and analysis reports.
• Discuss emission results with cluster leaders and Sustainability.
• Ensure necessary data and analysis reports are sent to the authorities on time.
• Support environmental inspections on emission measurements (not on other permit conditions) on site (including preparation of requests for measurements from authorities).
• Initiate remediation actions in relation to emissions, if needed, and proactively follow up.
• Propose improvements and discuss them with cluster leaders and Sustainability

What you bring to the table
• Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene and the Machine Directive. Minimum certificate as “MVK”.
• Prior relevant experience in Health & Safety Management, preferably in an industrial or operational setting.
• Strong character with a hands-on approach and a driving force.
• Winner’s mentality – strong resolve combined with a strong sense of team spirit.
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels within the company.
• Ability to empower people and implement & guide change/projects.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel regularly to ensure presence at each of the 4 sites (2x Maastricht, Geertruidenberg, and Winterswijk) at least once every 2 weeks. Your office location will be on site in Geertruidenberg or Maastricht, next to the Operational Leaders.

Employee Type:

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers

• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option.

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.