EHS Manager

Overview

At PepsiCo, we’re more than just iconic brands — we’re a team of 2,000+ passionate people across 11 countries, working together to deliver great-tasting products that consumers enjoy every day. With over 70 years in the region, we operate from 7 key locations — including 4 headquarters and 4 production sites — and offer a portfolio of 16 brands, from global icons like Pepsi and Lay’s to local favorites like Duyvis and Schwip Schwap. We’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact. If you’re looking to grow your career with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Position:

The EHS Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of a consistent health, safety and environmental management program and total plant Security in order to meet the HSE & Security objectives that have been set and agreed upon across PepsiCo and all legal requirements. The first priorities are to promote Safety and Environmental Awareness, to manage the control and minimisation of hazards in the day to day working environment across the plant and continuously update and ensure adherence to a fully detailed HSE and Security policy.

Responsibilities

• You develop and implement the health, safety, environment and security policies for the plant and advice the local management team and ensure all legal requirements are met.

• Lead and continuously improve the plant’s Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSE&S) strategy and culture

• Ensure full compliance with legal, corporate, and ISO standards (ISO14001 / ISO50001 / GEHSMS)

• Act as the key HSE&S advisor and main contact for internal and external stakeholders

• Lead, coach, and develop the local HSE team and Safety Action Teams

• Drive risk assessments, audits, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Own the HSE&S annual plan, budget, investments, and related reporting

• Lead safety reviews, trainings, awareness programs, and incident prevention activities

• Support plant projects with HSE expertise to ensure safe and efficient operations

• Promote proactive safety, environmental awareness, and a strong continuous improvement mindset across the plant

• Collaborate closely with authorities, external partners, and the wider HSE organization across the region

• Maintains contacts with all parties involved within (i.e. HSE Organisation WEOU) and outside the company (i.e. governmental authorities, external training companies, etc.) in order to realise above-mentioned responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of industrial operations and HSE experience

• Prevention Advisor Level 1 certification required (Milieucoördinator A is a plus)

• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills

• Lean mindset with a passion for safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement

• Team player with a proactive, hands-on, and flexible approach

• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is an advantage

Differentiating Competencies Required

• Autonomous

• Strong communicator

• Embrace challenges and risks

• Deliver the right results through perseverance and a positive attitude

• Decision Making

• Innovating

• Building Talent

• Motivating & Inspiring Others

• Collaborating & Influencing

• Lean filosophy