Safety Engineer (M/W) - (V.I.E Contract) at Lesaffre

Ghent, Flanders, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety, Risk Management, LOTOTO, Noise Study, Emergency Plan, Fire Safety Signage, Office 365, Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI, Word, Communication Skills, Lean Manufacturing

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology. Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet. In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in nearly 80 subsidiaries based in +50 countries. Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros. Job Description Position title : Safety Engineer Location : Ghent, Belgium Targeted starting date : September, 1st 2026 (or earlier if possible) Duration : 24 months You will become part of the Operations team and will get in touch with a wide range of production processes. As Junior Safety Engineer, you will support the Safety coordinator and Technical Director to achieve some main objectives. You will be responsible for: Support the LOTOTO project. Conduct NOISE study (measurements in all departments) Updating factory safety signs in collaboration with the departments Updating the internal emergency plan (fire safety signage, emergency exits, escape routes) Convert internal emergency plan to Visio Prepare overview of fire detection and training Some administrative tasks (Planning medical examinations, follow up of the safety action list, support organization safety day...) Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Bac+3/4/5 equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical field. Specialization in Safety, Risk Management, or a related discipline is a plus. Professional safety certifications are a plus. Fluent English is mandatory French and/or Dutch would be a plus Required Skills Good knowledge of Office 365 (Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI, Word...) Be flexible, independent and enthusiastic. Hands-on mentality. Strong interest in lean/manufacturing processes and eager to learn. Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment Autonomous, proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility Good communication skills Additional Information All our positions are open to people with disabilities. To learn more about the V.I.E program and eligibility conditions, please visit the Business France website: Mon Volontariat International - official VIE | VIA web site Years of experience: 1 to 3 years Activity: Other Contract type: VIE

Responsibilities

The Safety Engineer will support the Safety Coordinator and Technical Director by managing projects such as LOTOTO and conducting noise level measurements across all departments. Key tasks include updating factory safety signage, revising the internal emergency plan, and handling administrative duties like planning medical examinations.