Health & Safety Advisor

at  VF Corporation

VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional local Health and Safety advisor to join our Team team based in Munich, Germany .
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As the local Health and Safety advisor of a country, you are directly responsible for keeping local management and EMEA H&S management informed on all levels of risk and informing your line manager (legal director of the countries) of any issues. You are focused and detailed in executing all safety programs to keep the VF employees safe. You are an advocate and influencer capable of leading cross-functional teams to maintain safety standards. As a collaborator, you enjoy working with different location/brand managers and departments to generate a positive safety culture throughout VF.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

2-5 years of related professional experience
Fluency in both German and English language
Customer oriented
Ability to provide professional H&S support to the local management
Ability to lead and train cross departmental/brand teams and achieve results
Proficiency using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of Safety Regulations (Local and VF standard)
“Keep it simple” way of working
Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and written).
Follows through/executes all tasks, assignments and job duties in a timely manner.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Strong presentation preparation and presenting skills.
Self-motivated and driven.

EDUCATIONAL/ POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s degree or related field and a minimum of 2 years general management experience in the Risk Management or Safety field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Experience in project management and/or in leadership role preferred.
Knowledge of ISO and OHSAS is a plus

SPECIAL PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some travel by air and overnight, as required .
Bend, lift, open and move product and related office items varying in weight from 1 to 25lbs, depending on need .

Please refer the Job description for details