Job Description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.

In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in nearly 80 subsidiaries based in +50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.

📅 Position title : Safety Engineer

📍 Location : Ghent, Belgium

🚀 Targeted starting date : September, 1st 2026 (or earlier if possible)

⏳ Duration : 24 months

You will become part of the Operations team and will get in touch with a wide range of production processes. As Junior Safety Engineer, you will support the Safety coordinator and Technical Director to achieve some main objectives.

You will be responsible for:

• Support the LOTOTO project.
• Conduct NOISE study (measurements in all departments)
• Updating factory safety signs in collaboration with the departments
• Updating the internal emergency plan (fire safety signage, emergency exits, escape routes)
• Convert internal emergency plan to Visio
• Prepare overview of fire detection and training
• Some administrative tasks (Planning medical examinations, follow up of the safety action list, support organization safety day...)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Bac+3/4/5 equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Specialization in Safety, Risk Management, or a related discipline is a plus.
• Professional safety certifications are a plus.
• Fluent English is mandatory
• French and/or Dutch would be a plus

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of Office 365 (Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI, Word...)
• Be flexible, independent and enthusiastic.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Strong interest in lean/manufacturing processes and eager to learn.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment
• Autonomous, proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills

Additional Information

V.I.E – Eligibility

• Age: 18–28 years old
• Citizenship: EU or EEA country
• Never completed a V.I.E before

ℹ️ To learn more about the V.I.E program and eligibility conditions, please visit the Business France website: Mon Volontariat International - official VIE | VIA web site

[Diversity & Inclusion]: At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.