Job Description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

Being the customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #:

034473 SHEQ Manager (Open)

For our manufacturing plant in the heart of Amsterdam we are seeking a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality manager to be responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the management systems. In this role you are responsible for ensuring full compliance with legal and Greif standards. The role drives zero harm, product quality, and process discipline by providing expert guidance, enabling the organisation, and working closely with peer managers to achieve overall plant performance and customer satisfaction in line with the Greif Way.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Health

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and Greif standards
• Develop, maintain, and improve HSE management systems
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and safety inspections
• Drive incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions
• Promote and embed a strong safety culture across the plant

Quality Management & Compliance

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Conduct audits and ensure closure of non‑conformities
• Drive process control, SOPs, and quality standards
• Lead customer complaint resolution and corrective actions
• Ensure alignment with Greif standards and best practices

SHEQ Governance & Systems Management

• Develop and review SHEQ policies, procedures, and systems
• Ensure alignment with legal requirements and Greif Business System (GBS)
• Monitor performance through KPIs, reporting, and trend analysis
• Advise plant management on risks and improvement actions
• Maintain compliance with certifications and standards (ISO, etc.)

People Leadership & Capabilities Building

• Lead, coach, and develop SHEQ team members (e.g. quality inspectors, coordinators)
• Build SHEQ awareness and capability across the plant
• Support managers and supervisors in applying SHEQ standards
• Drive training, engagement, and behavioral change

Continuous Improvement & Risk Reduction

• Lead and support improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and environment
• Analyse trends and identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities
• Reduced incidents and defects through sustainable improvements
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive measures
• Champion Greif Business System (GBS) in improvement activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Plant Performance

• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, and Planning & Logistics Managers
• Provide expert guidance while enabling operational ownership of SHEQ
• Align SHEQ priorities with plant objectives and customer requirements
• Communicate risks, performance, and improvement opportunities transparently

Requirements

• HBO work‑ and thinking level, preferably in Safety, Environmental, or Technical discipline
• Relevant certifications such as HVK (Hogere Veiligheidskunde)
• 5–7 years in a production or industrial environment
• Experience with SHEQ systems, audits (ISO), and compliance management
• Proven experience influencing operational teams and management
• Knowledge of Dutch HSE legislation
• Fluent in English and Dutch

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.