SHE Coordinator (Safety, Health & Environment), Meppel, Drenthe

Location: Meppel, Drenthe  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 9/12/2025  |  Job ref: 56026

SHE Coordinator (Safety, Health & Environment) – Meppel
Are you passionate about creating a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace? Do you have the expertise to translate SHE policies into practice and the drive to continuously improve safety and environmental standards in a production environment? Then this role could be your next challenge!

About Our Client

Our client is an international leader in the food industry with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability. At their production site in Meppel, they are committed to ensuring the highest standards in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE). To strengthen their team, they are looking for a dedicated SHE Coordinator who will play a key role in implementing and further developing the SHE policy on site.

The Role

As SHE Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing SHE policies with the goal of minimizing safety, health, and environmental risks. You’ll be the driving force behind creating a safe and compliant workplace, while also ensuring continuous improvement in processes and culture.


Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Translating SHE policy into operational plans and KPI’s, monitoring and reporting progress.
  • Drafting and implementing procedures in collaboration with production management.
  • Managing accident registration, performing root cause analyses, and following up on corrective actions.
  • Leading internal SHE audits, coordinating external audits, and supporting inspections by authorities.
  • Coordinating emergency response (BHV) training, drills, and acting as Head of BHV.
  • Acting as Preventiemedewerker and advising on safety aspects in projects.
  • Managing Risk Inventories & Evaluations (RI&E’s) and ensuring updates where required.
  • Providing SHE-related training and instruction to employees.
  • Serving as the key contact for external bodies (e.g. Arbodienst, Fire Department).
  • Delivering management information and SHE performance reporting.

Your Profile

  • HBO work and thinking level – completed MBO Safety Science with 8–10 years’ relevant experience, or HBO Safety Science with 4–6 years’ experience.
  • Proven expertise in SHE management and compliance, ideally within a production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of SHE legislation, audits, and safety processes.
  • Confident communicator, able to build trust and align with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

What’s in it for You?

  • The opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and sustainability of a large production site.
  • A key position in a respected international organization with strong values and focus on quality.
  • Room for professional growth, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • A collaborative working culture where safety and innovation go hand in hand.

Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and help shape a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future!

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