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dsm-firmenich QESH Advisor (Fixed Term Contract, 12 months) in Delft, Netherlands
QESH Advisor
Delft, Netherlands
Hybrid
As a Quality , Environment , Safet y and Health (QESH) Advisor, you will work closely with our Netherlands based Science and Innovation laboratories to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
You will inform, advise, coach, challenge and support the QESH team on all aspects of QESH to promote a secure, healthy, incident-free workplace both today and in the future.
DEI Statement
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities:
Act as an advisor, coach and trainer for line managers in their daily activities as being a leader and a role model for SHE and Q within the organization.
Act as an advisor, coach and trainer for (new) employees regarding application of QESH in their daily activities, concerning practical measures to be used in the experimental setup, as well as in relation to the workplace (ergonomics checks, ergonomics trainings and advice) in labs and offices.
Build, maintain, manage and improve the QESH Management S ystem.
Guide and support compliance to new and existing Q and SHE legislations, requirements and standards, including the execution of gap assessments, through implementation of fit-for-purpose policies, procedures and best practices .
Execute and guide internal and external audits, Gemba and S upervision rounds in labs and offices.
Execute, lead or chair SHE Risk assessments in labs and offices, such as assessments on Job Safety, Health Risks, Machine Safety (“verdiepende machine-RI&E”), TIER-2 exposure at the workplace and the ‘Risk Inventory- and Evaluation’ (RI&E).
L ead & report Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) to determine the causes leading to QESH incidents and to gather effective solutions .
Be a member of the Management of Change (MoC) team: provide input on SHE and Q for changes to buildings, utilities, equipment, processes and ICT hard- and software.
Contribute to the development and management of platforms, applications, databases, and SharePoint sites for documentation of QESH related data, a.o. procedures, substance data, inspections, training matrixes, in line with Q and SHE requirements.
We bring:
You get the opportunity to be at the front of Biotechnology Innovations, for which Quality, Environment, Health and Safety are of key importance .
You get the opportunity to be of great added value to the workplace of the science community within dsm-firmenich .
A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are giving the freedom to be creative and proactive.
An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.
We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally.
You bring:
A detailed and analytical understanding about what it takes regarding soft skills, technical skills, systems management, and way of organizing yourself to work as a QESH advisor in a demanding, complex Science and Innovation lab and offices organization.
The competences to do so via Degree in Safety Engineering (HVK, MVK) or via past experiences. Relevant experience in the industry is a prerequisite.
Experience with working in multidisciplinary teams.
Fluency in English and Dutch (written and spoken).
Being skilled in application of dedicated software and digital tools is a prerequisite.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Flexible, result oriented mindset, can-do mentality.
Equal opportunities commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
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