Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Nike

3.7

(41)

Laakdal, Belgium

Why you should apply for a job to Nike:

  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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    Position summary

    us via your track record that you are our new key player.

    We absolutely need you to have:

    • Proven Leadership Power
      You bring solid direct and indirect leadership experience, ideally gained in a matrix organization. You know how to rally a team, even when the playbook shifts.

    • EHS Game Expertise
      Minimum 2 years' experience in a safety department/service and 3 years' experience in running EHS activities - from hands‑on execution to the administrative side of safety. You keep environments safe, clear, and athlete‑ready.

    • Safety Champion Drive
      You hold a Safety Science Level 1 certificate or you're fully committed to leveling up fast.

    • Language Agility
      You're fluent in English and Dutch - clear, confident, and ready to connect across the floor.

    • Welfare Legislation Know‑How
      You've got strong knowledge of Belgian welfare legislation, standards, and legal requirements.

    • Social Partner Experience
      You've participated in CPBW committees and know how to collaborate constructively with trade unions.

    Skills That Elevate Your Performance

    • Leadership Identity
      You lead through others, stay confident in ambiguity, and influence with impact in a fast‑changing environment.

    • Talent Accelerator
      You know how to unlock potential, grow people, and tie performance to reward in a way that lifts the whole team.

    • Organizational Athlete
      You understand organizational effectiveness, capability building, culture, and overall team health - and you know how to raise the bar.

    • Analytical Sharpness
      You process information quickly, synthesize with clarity, and deliver straightforward, actionable advice.

    • Communication Game Strong
      You're a strong communicator and presenter - comfortable engaging every level of the organization, from the frontline to the VP seat.

    WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

    The EHS team is responsible for supporting the management in implementing and maintaining the health and safety measures. Your assignment is to lead a team of safety experts in the analysis and assessment of risks and to advise the organization. Through your support and guidance, you allow the team to grow in the contribution within the organization.

    Together with your team you will (be):

    • (Co)responsible for drawing up and following up the global prevention plan and the annual action plan.
    • Monitoring the elaboration, programming, implementation and evaluation of the dynamic risk management system.
    • Collaboration with the external environmental coordinator for the development and management of environmental permits.
    • Coaching change processes in the organization and actively participating in change mechanisms in the context of "Management of Change".
    • Detect hazards, carry out risk analyses and translate them into preventive measures and (corrective) actions.
    • Investigate incidents/accidents, follow up and formulate advice to prevent them.
    • Providing advice (solicited and unsolicited) on the organization of the workplace, the workstation and the work equipment.
    • Handle new requests or changes in storage and transshipment of products.
    • Follow up prevention legislation at work and convert it into practical advice.
    • Follow-up of existing procedures and instructions, monitoring the implementation and execution of new or adapted procedures and instructions and formulating improvement proposals.
    • Participate in safety studies and audits carried out by third parties.
    • Participate in the reception, training and sensitization of all employees.
    • (Co-)organizing training and strengthening the safety awareness of the employees.
    • Make the preparations with your team and actively participate in the CPBW.

    Why you should apply for a job to Nike:

  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.