Your role
The Health & Safety (H&S) Team Lead (f/m/x/d) is responsible for leading and guiding the H&S team to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. This role involves overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety programs, identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring full compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
The H&S Team Lead will provide strategic leadership, fostering a proactive safety culture across all departments. This position also includes direct line management of the H&S team in Barleben, comprising H&S Experts and H&S Coordinators. The role requires strong leadership, the ability to drive change, and close collaboration with stakeholders to promote best practices. Key responsibilities include training, incident management, and ensuring that all safety initiatives align with company and legal requirements.
The primary objective of this role is to minimize occupational risks, enhance workplace safety standards, and ensure continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
Your area of responsibility
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures.
- Serve as the line manager for the H&S team in Barleben, including H&S Experts and H&S Coordinators, ensuring effective team coordination, development, and performance.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
- Design, coordinate, and deliver health and safety training programs for employees at all levels.
- Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of safety inspections, incidents, and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with management and employees to promote a culture of safety and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure that all safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) is properly maintained, available, and used correctly.
- Stay up to date with current health and safety regulations and industry best practices to ensure compliance and recommend improvements.
- Assist in the development of emergency response plans and coordinate regular drills and training exercises.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to employees on health and safety matters.
- Develop and manage the H&S budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support safety initiatives.
- Monitor and report on H&S performance metrics to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
- Professional certification in health and safety (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit) – mandatory
- 5+ years in a warehouse role, preferably within the same industry
- Proven experience leading a health & safety team, ideally within a similar environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and training abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office and H&S management software
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Strong interpersonal skills to lead and motivate a diverse team; ability to adapt communication style for different audiences
- Ability to identify hazards and ensure strict compliance with safety protocols
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
- Drives a culture of safety compliance and continuous improvement
What we offer you
- Modern and comfortable working space with great co-workers in Barleben near Magdeburg
- Discount for HelloFresh boxes
- Development possibilities along with internal trainings and a central Learning & Development budget for teams
- Extensive Onboarding
- Competitive salary and shift allowances
- 30 days of vacations
- Social events
- Discounted fitness offers with our Urban Sports Club and John Reed partners
- Well-being initiatives in cooperation with Headspace and Spill
- Company pension scheme
- Monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket
- Selgros card
- Personal safety equipment
- Cafeteria on site
Are you up for a challenge?
Apply now with your complete application documents, also without a photo and without stating specific personal characteristics such as nationality or gender if you choose to do so. German or English language certificates and documents regarding residence and work permits are welcome.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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