EHS Coordinator

Sumitomo Bakelite Europe (Ghent) NV is a market leader in the sector of thermoset molding compounds & composites for the mobility sector.

🏭 Active within two business units of the Group of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.; the Ghent factory produces thermoset molding compounds based on phenolic (SBHPP High Performance Materials dept., Vyncolit® brand name) and epoxy (Information & Technology Materials dept., Sumikon® brand name).

🧪 The Automotive Solutions Center, established at the same site as the Ghent factory, provides customers with application development & prototyping support.

🌱 We work hard to become a sustainable enterprise, by using & producing our own renewable energy, focusing on green commute, and following the Sustainable Development Goal targets.

Sumitomo Bakelite Europe (Ghent) NV, located in Ghent, Belgium, is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (HQ in Tokyo, Japan) and sister company of two further European production sites within the High Performance Materials dept.: Sumitomo Bakelite Europe NV (located in Genk, Belgium) & Sumitomo Bakelite Europe (Barcelona), S.L.U. (located in Barcelona, Spain).

Are you an experienced technical professional with a passion for safety, health and the environment? Do you want to use your expertise in a production environment where your insights really make a difference? Then this role at Sumitomo Bakelite Europe (Ghent) NV is made for you.

Your challenge:

As an EHS Coordinator / Prevention Advisor level 1, you are the driving force behind our safety, health and environmental policy, 'Zero Accidents Policy + Safety First'. You combine technical knowledge with strategic insight to analyse risks, improve processes and guide employees in working safely and sustainably.

Your impact and responsibilities:

• Performing in-depth risk analyses and workstation analyses.
• Optimizing work processes and installations from a safety, health and environmental point of view.
• Coordinating audits, inspections and conformity checks.
• Preparation of action plans and cost-benefit analyses.
• Advising on technical adjustments and prevention measures.
• Raising awareness and training employees and teams.
• Reporting and monitoring KPIs and prevention objectives.
• In collaboration with the environmental coordinator, following up on changing welfare and environmental legislation.

• Diploma Prevention Advisor level 1.
• Bachelor/Master in a technical field (e.g. engineering, safety technology, industrial sciences).
• At least several years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Language skills: Dutch and English are required.
• Strong in analyzing, planning and communicating.
• Hands-on, with an eye for detail and the bigger picture.

• A challenging position with an impact on people and the environment.
• A stable working environment with career opportunities.
• Training and support tailored to your ambitions.
• Competitive salary package with fringe benefits.