Food and Beverage Manufacturing

McCain GmbH

5001+

Germany

The Engineering Safety Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management throughout the engineering and construction phases of the Greenfield Project. This role ensures that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant safety regulations, company policies, and industry’s best practices. The Safety Lead acts as the primary point of contact for safety matters on-site, proactively identifying risks, implementing control measures, and fostering a culture of safety among all project stakeholders.

## Tasks

*   Safety Strategy & Leadership: Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety management systems, policies, and procedures tailored to engineering and construction environments.
*   Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses for all project activities, ensuring effective mitigation measures are established and maintained.
*   Compliance & Regulation: Ensure full compliance with local, national, and international safety regulations, standards, and codes of practice.
*   Incident Management: Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and near-misses; identify root causes; and ensure corrective actions are implemented and lessons learned are shared.
*   Training & Awareness: Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training sessions to employees, contractors, and visitors to promote safety awareness and competency.
*   Site Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks to verify adherence to safety protocols and identify opportunities for improvement.
*   Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies to align safety objectives and resolve safety concerns.
*   Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of safety activities, incidents, and compliance documentation; prepare regular reports for management and regulatory authorities.
*   Emergency Preparedness: Develop and test emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for potential incidents and effective coordination during emergencies.
*   Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative safety solutions and best practices.

## Requirements

*   Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Professional safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, IOSH) are highly desirable.
*   Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a safety leadership role within engineering or construction projects, preferably in large-scale or complex environments.
*   In-depth knowledge of safety legislation, regulations, and standards relevant to engineering and construction.
*   Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
*   Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams.
*   Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
*   Proficiency in safety management systems and relevant software tools.
*   High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to risk management.
*   Fluency in German and English; additional languages such as French, or Dutch is a plus.

## Benefits

*   Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand, fun and high performing team
*   Opportunity to be a part of Greenfield Project in Germany
*   A varied and responsible job in an effective and international team with flat hierarchies
*   Competitive salary
*   Flexible working hours / hybrid working
*   Local benefit (Health and Pension insurance)
*   Friendly atmosphere.

This role offers a high degree of independence and plenty of room for personal initiative and growth.

_McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law._

_McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please_ _let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions._ 

_Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s_ _Global Privacy Policy and_ _Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled_ [_here_](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.mccain.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Femailpersonalinfo&data=05%7C02%7CRebecca.PETROVICH%40mccain.com%7Cc0b06659acdc4da865cd08dd986f2150%7C59fa7797abec450581e68ce092642190%7C0%7C0%7C638834325242708446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=87U0%2FrQ1tcffJep%2B0TTQywZTKHMmMkRPDxzfR29mC6w%3D&reserved=0)_._

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<p>The Engineering Safety Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management throughout the engineering and construction phases of the Greenfield Project. This role ensures that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant safety regulations, company policies, and industry’s best practices. The Safety Lead acts as the primary point of contact for safety matters on-site, proactively identifying risks, implementing control measures, and fostering a culture of safety among all project stakeholders.</p>
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Safety Strategy &amp; Leadership: Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety management systems, policies, and procedures tailored to engineering and construction environments.</li>
<li>Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses for all project activities, ensuring effective mitigation measures are established and maintained.</li>
<li>Compliance &amp; Regulation: Ensure full compliance with local, national, and international safety regulations, standards, and codes of practice.</li>
<li>Incident Management: Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and near-misses; identify root causes; and ensure corrective actions are implemented and lessons learned are shared.</li>
<li>Training &amp; Awareness: Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training sessions to employees, contractors, and visitors to promote safety awareness and competency.</li>
<li>Site Inspections &amp; Audits: Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks to verify adherence to safety protocols and identify opportunities for improvement.</li>
<li>Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and regulatory bodies to align safety objectives and resolve safety concerns.</li>
<li>Reporting &amp; Documentation: Maintain accurate records of safety activities, incidents, and compliance documentation; prepare regular reports for management and regulatory authorities.</li>
<li>Emergency Preparedness: Develop and test emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for potential incidents and effective coordination during emergencies.</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative safety solutions and best practices.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in occupational health &amp; safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Professional safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, IOSH) are highly desirable.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a safety leadership role within engineering or construction projects, preferably in large-scale or complex environments.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of safety legislation, regulations, and standards relevant to engineering and construction.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in safety management systems and relevant software tools.</li>
<li>High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to risk management.</li>
<li>Fluency in German and English; additional languages such as French, or Dutch is a plus.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand, fun and high performing team</li>
<li>Opportunity to be a part of Greenfield Project in Germany</li>
<li>A varied and responsible job in an effective and international team with flat hierarchies</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Flexible working hours / hybrid working</li>
<li>Local benefit (Health and Pension insurance)</li>
<li>Friendly atmosphere.</li>
</ul>
<p>This role offers a high degree of independence and plenty of room for personal initiative and growth.</p>
<p><em>McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.</em></p>
<p><em>McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please</em> <em>let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.</em> </p>
<p><em>Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s</em> <em>Global Privacy Policy and</em> <em>Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled</em> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.mccain.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Femailpersonalinfo&data=05%7C02%7CRebecca.PETROVICH%40mccain.com%7Cc0b06659acdc4da865cd08dd986f2150%7C59fa7797abec450581e68ce092642190%7C0%7C0%7C638834325242708446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=87U0%2FrQ1tcffJep%2B0TTQywZTKHMmMkRPDxzfR29mC6w%3D&reserved=0"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p>


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