EHS Coordinator

Sonoco is one of the world's leading suppliers of consumer goods packaging, industrial products, and services. At our European sites, we produce packaging for numerous international brands, delivering to customers in 85 countries.

For Sonoco Consumer Products Mechelen, we are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of EHS Coordinator

Your Responsibilities:

• Foster and promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Design and deliver effective training programs.
• Develop and implement safety policies to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Evaluate and approve machinery for commissioning, ensuring adherence to critical safety standards.
• Provide advice on safety and environmental aspects of ongoing and future projects.
• Coordinate internal and external safety and environmental audits.
• Monitor and report EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to management.
• Analyze trends and recommend improvement measures.
• Represent the EHS department in CPBW meetings, presenting proposals and updates.
• Manage the Global Prevention Plan (GPP) and Annual Action Plan (AAP).
• Support departments in conducting thorough risk assessments.
• Identify potential hazards and propose practical improvement measures.
• Lead initiatives to reduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability efforts.

What We Are Looking For:

• A strong commitment to safety and promoting safe working practices.
• A Prevention Advisor Level II certificate or willingness to obtain it.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety legislation.
• Proven experience in a similar role within EHS, ideally in a GMP environment.
• Technical knowledge or a willingness to deepen understanding of critical technical safety standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and excellent administrative skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• A proactive, eager-to-learn attitude with assertiveness when required.
• A pragmatic mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and verbal.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and challenging role within a rapidly growing, high-tech company.
• A modern work environment that embraces technological advancements.
• Ongoing on-the-job training and opportunities for external development, with space for personal initiative.
• An attractive salary package with numerous additional benefits, including:
  • Group and hospitalization insurance
  • Eco, meal, and gift vouchers
  • Bike leasing options
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • 12 reduced working hours days + 2 sector-specific days
  • Year-end bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.