# Senior Director, Health & Safety Operations Europe at HelloFresh

> Netherlands · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Ahellofresh%3A8179382 (read 2026-11-04).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [HelloFresh](https://alderhq.app/companies/hellofresh)
- Location text: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands; Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Paris, Paris, France; Warszawa, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland; Derby, United Kingdom; Dublin, Ireland; London, United Kingdom
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Netherlands (evidence: "Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands; Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Paris, Paris, Fr")
- Posted: 2026-09-08 (57 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/job/8179382?gh_jid=8179382

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Amsterdam, n 144): p25 €42k, median €53k, p75 €68k
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 4, median offered wage $122k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))

## Description (the employer's text)

### About the role

Reporting to the SVP, Global Engineering and Infrastructure, the Senior Director of Health & Safety Operations Europe serves as a strategic leader driving safety excellence across our European operations. You will champion the development and implementation of robust H&S strategies, ensuring full regulatory compliance while fostering a world-class safety culture. This role demands a visionary leader capable of influencing cross-functional teams and implementing industry-best practices to minimize risk and achieve ambitious safety performance goals.

### What you’ll do

- Define and execute the European H&S strategy, aligning safety milestones with broader business objectives.
- Cultivate a "Zero Incident" organizational culture by architecting risk-reduction programs across all operations.
- Safeguard the business by ensuring rigorous compliance with local and international safety regulations and certifications.
- Standardize safety processes across diverse sites using our newly developed, proprietary safety framework.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Site Operations leadership to integrate safety into the heart of production practices.
- Leverage data to track KPIs, providing senior leadership with actionable insights and performance reports.
- Lead high-stakes incident investigations, ensuring deep root-cause analysis and the execution of effective corrective actions.
- Act as the primary representative for safety matters with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders across Europe.
- Orchestrate internal and external safety audits to ensure consistent best-practice standards across all regions.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of safety experts, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
- Pioneer the use of AI and emerging technologies as accelerators for continuous improvement and safety innovation.
### What you’ll bring

- 15+ years of safety management experience, with at least 5 years in a high-impact leadership role.
- Subject matter expertise in European safety regulations, multi-national frameworks, and compliance standards.
- Industry background in FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Fulfillment preferred.
- Proven track record of implementing scalable safety strategies across complex, international geographies.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate safety data into strategic business decisions.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- A relentless passion for safety and a dedication to continuous operational improvement.
- Strong leadership presence with a focus on empowering teams and maximizing individual potential.
### What we offer

- Shape the future of food: Play a key role in transforming how millions of people eat as we grow into a global food solutions company.
- Drive transformational change: Your decisions will have a direct and immediate impact, helping to shape strategy, scale teams, and redefine leadership in a rapidly evolving business.
- Build a global brand: Create deeper, more sustainable connections with our customers, putting them at the heart of every decision.
- Benefit from long-term wealth creation: Your compensation is heavily weighted toward equity, directly aligning your personal success with the company's future through our Virtual Stock Option (VSO) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) plans.
- Thrive in a high-performance environment: Work with ambitious, intellectually curious peers on a global scale, enjoying an environment built for empowerment and speed.

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