Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Do you have an interest in health, safety, and the environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic production environment where your work can make a difference for employees? Then you might be our new Health, Safety & Environmental Manager at C&D Foods (Denmark) A/S! We are looking for a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental who can strengthen our HSE efforts and drive a strong safety culture, with a focus on compliance, continuous improvement, and employee wellbeing.

About The Position

As Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, you will lead the HSE function at our site in Esbjerg, where two colleagues are already part of the team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a safe and legally compliant working environment in accordance with Danish legislation and EU directives.

You will also play a key role in setting the direction for the HSE area and creating value for both people and processes across the site.

Your key areas of responsibility:

• HSE Leadership & Culture
• Compliance & Regulatory Management
• Risk, Audit & Continuous Improvement

Examples of tasks could include:

• Lead and coordinate the Working Environment Organisation (AMO) in line with Danish legislation
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, including audits and inspections
• Develop and continuously improve the HSE Management System aligned with ISO standards, among others.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain accurate documentation such as SOPs, emergency plans, and safety procedures
• Coordinate HSE training, inductions, and toolbox talks across the site
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external authorities, auditors, and service providers
• Support organisational changes, new equipment implementation, and process improvements through structured risk and environmental assessments

Candidate profile

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH certification, environmental management, or equivalent (diploma level is an advantage)
• Proven experience in a HSE leadership role within manufacturing, FMCG, or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of Danish Working Environment legislation, EU HSE requirements, and audit processes
• Experience with ISO 45001 or similar management systems
• Ability to deliver training and engage employees
• Professional proficiency in Danish and English, both written and verbal

We offer

You will become part of the C&D Foods family, an international company with a multicultural environment, across nationalities and cross-functional teams, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are part of everyday life. We prioritize employee well-being, work-life balance, and personal development.

We also offer health and dental insurance to all employees and value a workplace culture built on respect, openness, and genuine care, and just as importantly, we have a fun and informal atmosphere, with great energy and a good sense of humour across the entire site.

How To Apply

Please send your CV along with a motivated application describing your interest in the position. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact:

David Mulhall, General Manager, C&D Foods Denmark

E-mail: [email protected]

Vivian Hansen, HR Manager

E-mail: [email protected]

Jack Lynam, General Manager, Pouch Site at BsM Marengo

E-mail: [email protected]

About C&D Foods

C&D Foods is one of Europe's leading producers of private label pet food, manufacturing a wide range of both wet and dry food. The company's headquarters are located in Mullingar, County Westmeath.

As part of ABP Food Group, C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food manufacturers.

C&D Foods currently operates 9 production facilities across 7 countries (Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and the Netherlands) as well as 2 sales offices in Manchester and Italy.