HSE&S Manager – Nouryon

HSE Manager – English Translation
Full-time | Integrated Supply Chain

Location: Rotterdam Botlek, Netherlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Hierarchy Level: Management
Job Area: Health, Safety & Quality

About the Position
Are you an experienced HSE&S professional who knows how to take safety, health, and environmental performance to the next level within a complex industrial environment?

Do you have experience providing decisive advice and coordination, ensuring compliance, and building a strong safety culture within the chemical industry? Are you motivated by connecting people, processes, and legislation to achieve sustainable results?

If so, we are looking for you.
About the Role
The HSE&S Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the HSE&S policies and performance of Nouryon's MAE and DME sites in Rotterdam.

The position ensures compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, permits, and company standards, while actively contributing to safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.

As a member of the Site Leadership Team, the HSE&S Manager advises management on safety, environmental matters, risk management, and compliance. The role also promotes a strong safety culture through visible leadership and an active presence on the operational floor.
Key Responsibilities
As HSE&S Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrating visible HSE&S leadership and strengthening a proactive safety and compliance culture at every level of the organization.
• Staying up to date with relevant developments in legislation and regulations and translating them into specific HSE&S actions for the MAE and DME sites.
• Actively influencing and supporting site management in achieving excellent performance in safety, health, environmental protection, and compliance.
• Ensuring compliance with Seveso regulations, environmental legislation, occupational safety requirements, permit conditions, and internal Nouryon standards and procedures.
• Managing and continuously improving HSE&S management systems, procedures, and performance indicators to support safe and compliant operations.
• Leading risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations while ensuring effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Driving continuous improvement in HSE&S performance through the analysis of KPIs, audits, inspections, and incidents.
• Maintaining constructive relationships with regulatory authorities and representing the sites during inspections, audits, and permitting processes.
• Ensuring an effective contractor safety management programme, including contractor selection, onboarding, workplace supervision, evaluation, and continuous performance improvement.
• Supporting projects, maintenance shutdowns, and operational activities through the timely identification and management of HSE&S risks.
• Coordinating and continuously improving crisis management, emergency response, and preparedness programmes.
• Initiating, leading, and supporting continuous improvement programmes aimed at further enhancing HSE&S performance and operational excellence.
• Leading, coaching, and developing employees and specialists within the HSE&S function.

Required Qualifications and Experience
We expect you to bring:

• A completed HVK qualification, higher professional education (HBO), university degree (WO) in Safety Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience within the chemical or process industry, including demonstrable experience in an HSE&S leadership position.
• Thorough knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to safety, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety.
• Knowledge and experience of Seveso requirements and associated management systems.
• Experience advising management teams and working within complex stakeholder environments.
• Organizational awareness and the ability to collaborate effectively with different disciplines and stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Knowledge of decision-making processes within government authorities.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English.

You will also participate in the site's on-call and crisis management organization and must be available outside normal working hours to respond to HSE&S-related incidents and escalations.
Personal Attributes and Competencies
We believe you:

• Always put safety first.
• Are proactive and identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrate ownership and take responsibility for results.
• Know how to connect people and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Can translate complex issues into practical solutions.
• Have strong stakeholder management skills and communicate persuasively.
• Give and receive feedback constructively.
• Encourage collaboration and help teams succeed.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to leading change and improvement.
• Act as a role model in HSE&S and compliance.

What We Offer
Nouryon offers you a challenging position in a highly dynamic environment.

You will work in an informal, straightforward organization with a strong safety-driven culture.

Our employment benefits package includes:

• An attractive gross annual salary.
• 35 days of annual leave based on a full-time employment contract.
• An excellent pension scheme, with Nouryon paying the majority of the pension contribution.
• LifeCheck Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support for you and your family.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Tax-efficient benefits and attractive discounts on various products and services, including bicycles, company fitness programmes, sports memberships, and the purchase of computers, laptops, and mobile phones.

Important Information
This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Rotterdam Botlek and Europoort locations.

You will report directly to the MAE/DME Site Manager.

Are you interested?

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

Once we have received your information, we will assess whether your skills and experience match the requirements of the position.

For more information about our hiring process, visit:

How We Hire – Nouryon Careers

We look forward to receiving your application, including your cover letter and CV!

About Nouryon
Nouryon

Discover career opportunities and what it is like to work at Nouryon

Are you ready for your next career move?

Join Nouryon's global team. We provide essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products, ranging from personal care and cleaning products to paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceutical applications, and construction materials.

Our colleagues share one common characteristic: they want to make an impact and actively contribute to positive change.

If you identify with this ambition, we welcome your aspirations.

From your first day, we support your professional development by offering challenging positions and numerous opportunities for growth and learning in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn:

• Official Website
• Nouryon on LinkedIn

Contact Information
If you have questions about the hiring process, your application, or require assistance, you can contact:

• Email: recruiting.nl@nouryon.com
• Contact Person: patrycja.szczawinska@nouryon.com

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Vacancy Details
Category Details
Closing Date 4 December 2026
Vacancy Number N0014867
Organization Nouryon
Continent Europe
Country Netherlands
Site Rotterdam Botlek
Business Unit Integrated Supply Chain
Job Area Health, Safety & Quality
Hierarchy Level Management
Employment Full-time
Contract Permanent