Frans Frison

Senior Manager - Health & Safety at Toyota Motor Europe

Belgium

About

A self motivator, and believer in the importance of excellent communication and organisational planning skills. A team player and leader, with excellent business, human resource and employee relations management, operations, strategic planning, sales and customer service experience and knowledge. Possesses an ability to engage, communication and inspire at all levels. Personal characteristics include analytical, design and problem solving skills.

Experience

  • Toyota Motor Europe (Full-time · 5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Manager [Safety & Health]
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      Lead Toyota Motor Europe's Corporate Function within the Safety & Health Division - supporting the company's manufacturing and distribution units across Europe. Through this to assure the development of common systems (Safety Culture, Ergonomics, Yokoten Yarikiri, Safety Management Systems auditing) across the Company's European operations, taking into consideration either local legislation or cultural influences. Holistically this is about fostering an environment in which our Members feel and act with passion on inclusion and one in which we strive for safety for all, not just for oneself. Mental wellbeing is a crucial element to this paradigm - a central tenet within our broader regional Safety & Health family.

    • Manager - Health & Safety
      Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Lead Operations and Audit function within Toyota Motor Europe's Health & Safety Division - supporting primarily the company's manufacturing and distribution units across Europe. Part of the objective is to assure the development of common systems (i.e. Safety Culture principles, Ergonomics, Yokoten Yarikiri) across the Company's European operations, taking into consideration either local legislation or cultural influences. Health & Safety is not just about a safe working environment (manufacturing, office or home environments), more so it is also about the creation of a healthy and positive workplace - with mental wellbeing a crucial element - I see this as a fundamental part of my role within the team.

  • Section Manager: Health & Safety at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK
    Apr 2016 - Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    - Leading team of Specialists responsible for support / work environment of all plant employees - Proactively identifying areas for safety concern, effectively coaching employees in health & safety best practice to minimise accident & MSS / MSD occurrence - Promotion of move towards Interdependent Safety Culture within the organisation - Monitoring and reporting of 'Safety' performance (proactive and reactive measures) - Development and coordination of Contractor Safety events (preparation for on-site contractor led activities) - Supporting technological development in the fields of Safety (Industrial Vehicles / Pedestrian interaction) & MSD Prevention - NEBOSH National General Certificate qualification

  • Section Manager: HR Personnel & Employee Relations at Toyota
    Nov 2010 - Mar 2016 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    - Support team in application of Company's HR policies and procedures - Assure Company's on-going compliance with external changes (legislative) and best practise - Proactive management of attendance (at 2%, amongst best in industry) - Continual professional development of self and team - Distinction in HRM (CIPD Accredited) PG Dip - Derby University

  • Section Manager: Corporate Planning at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK
    Oct 2009 - Oct 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Lead support role in co-ordination and alignment of TMUK's mid term strategic plan with European strategy, while seeking the best means to assist the business in influencing overall European direction, taking account of TMUK's and Toyota's global business interests - Specialist support to Corporate Functions Director for Corporate Governance / Legal compliance matters - Responsible for management of strategic visits to TMUK (principally by senior Toyota executives)

  • Specialist Senior: Communications & External Affairs at Toyota
    Oct 2008 - Oct 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Responsible for internal communications, including development of a communications strategy and overhaul of existing set-up - Management of major company events / ceremonies - Speech and presentation writing for Senior Executive team