Head of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) - EMEA

Last application date

2026-05-16

Head of Health, Safety & Environment (SHE), Nefab Group (EMEA)

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. Our operations department is vital for us to ensure that production operates at a consistently high level of quality and efficiency, in compliance with all laws and organizational directives. We are now looking for a Head of Safety, Health & Environment to join our regional team in EMEA region. 

As the Head of Safety, Health & Environment, EMEA you will be responsible to lead the implementation of the company’s Safety, Health & Environmental strategies and initiatives in the region and foster a culture of compliance by continuous improvements, leadership and support for site managers . You will contribute to achieving regional SHE goals and objectives

You will be part of the regional Operations team. You will be reporting to Head of  Operations, EMEA while providing leadership and support to local SHE managers. 

This position is located in Porto, Portugal, but willingness to travel frequently  across the EMEA region is a must.

Do you want to be part of a global organization and contribute to our growth journey? Apply to the position as Head of Safety, Health & Environment, EMEA today! 

Your profile 

  • Experience in multi-site manufacturing organizations and in leading the SHE function at a regional level.
  • Experience with the implementation of ISO 45001.
  • Experience with leading incident investigations, risk assessments, safety training and auditing.
  • Significant knowledge of national and regional regulations.
  • Fluency in English is essential. Other European languages is an advantage.
  • Presentation, training and facilitation, project management skills are essential. 
  • Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles. 
  • Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems and Power BI.
  • Regular travel to Nefab facilities across the region.

Company values and Ways of Working 

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify. 

Application 

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English, latest May 16th. For further information or questions, please contact [email protected]

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications. 

Nefab AB is part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.  

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem. 

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