Global HSE Lead

Do you thrive on turning complex safety regulations into practical solutions that make a meaningful impact? Are you energized by supporting international logistics, distribution networks, and cross-border compliance? Do you want to contribute to safe, compliant, and future‑proof operations within a global organization?

We are looking for a Global HSE /DG Lead with deep knowledge of EU occupational safety and Dangerous Goods compliance, to strengthen our global operations.

What is your role?

As HSE / DG Lead, you serve as the technical authority for occupational health & safety and Dangerous Goods (DG) across our EU and international distribution network. You work closely with Operations, Logistics, Quality, and Regulatory teams to interpret legislation, assess risks, and ensure our activities meet all relevant EU directives, chemical regulations, and transport requirements.

This is a non-people-leading role in which you influence stakeholders through expertise and collaboration. You translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance and help build a strong, consistent safety culture across multiple EU countries.

In this role, you act as the key expert driving safe, compliant, and future‑proof operations across our network/across multiple EU countries. This includes:

1. EU Occupational Health & Safety Compliance

You ensure our operations meet the highest EU safety standards. You make impact by:

• Being the go‑to expert on EU OHS legislation.
• Securing compliance with REACH, CLP, Seveso III, and related directives.
• Translating regulatory updates into practical procedures.
• Running EU‑wide safety audits and improving standards.

2. Dangerous Goods (DG) Expertise

You safeguard compliant and safe handling, storage, and transport of hazardous materials. You play a key role in:

• Acting as DGSA for ADR, IMDG, and IATA.
• Ensuring correct DG product classification, shipment labeling, and transport documentation.
• Review new onboarded DG assortment and ensuring DG compliance
• Managing DG training and supporting inspections.

3. Risk Management & Operational Safety/Environment part

You identify risks early and help create safer, more resilient operations, by:

• Leading risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Advising on warehouse safety design and hazardous materials storage.
• Developing and implementing and maintaining dangerous goods management systems,
• CSR expertise and support
• Supporting new product introductions with safety insights.

4. Advisory & Cross‑Functional Support

You empower teams across the business to work safely and compliantly. This includes:

• Providing regulatory guidance to Operations, Logistics, and Quality.
• Supporting ISO 45001 implementation.
• Representing the company during regulatory inspections.
• Delivering safety and DG training and driving continuous improvement.

Who are you?

For this role, you bring:

You are a technically strong EU safety and Dangerous Goods expert who thrives as an individual contributor. You influence others through expertise rather than hierarchy and enjoy building a strong, consistent safety culture across the organisation. Additionally, you recognize yourself in the following requirements:

Required & preferred certifications/qualifications:

Required:

• Certified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (ADR DGSA – EU compliant).
• Valid IATA and IMDG certifications (depending on role scope).

Preferred:

• A recognised EU safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
• Knowledge and experience in a Seveso company
• Lead Auditor certification.

What do we offer?

We are an ambitious, fast-growing and financially sound organization. You can obviously expect:

• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime contract)
• Flexible working policy in hours and location
• Profit sharing bonus
• Travel- and working-from-home allowance
• Great budget for training and courses
• Generous pension plan

Do you want to join us?In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter.

If you do not fully meet all requirements for this role, and you think you would be a good match for us, please apply and convince us.

Do you have a question about this role? Please do not hesitate to contact Eirini Dragoumanou,Talent Acquisition Specialist,eirini.dragoumanou@kramp.com.

About us

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business.

Working at Kramp means working with over 3,500 international colleagues who are enthusiastic, professional and involved.

Working at Kramp means:

… you belong here!… your work makes a difference!… you will develop!

More about Kramp: https://www.careeratkramp.com/nl-nl

Varsseveld (NL)