Health Safety and Environment Manager

Join Danone, a global leader in health-focused food and specialised nutrition. Lead the Health, Safety & Environment agenda across our manufacturing operations and corporate offices. Drive a culture of safety excellence, environmental stewardship and continuous improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Danone is seeking an experienced and influential Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to join our team based at our Kiewa manufacturing site in Victoria. Reporting to the Plant Director, with a dotted-line relationship to the APAC Health & Safety Head, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering Danone's Health, Safety & Environment strategy across the Country Business Unit. As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction, technical expertise and operational leadership to ensure a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace across the Kiewa site and our office locations in Sydney and Melbourne. You will partner closely with leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, HR and Technical functions to embed safety and sustainability into everything we do.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic HSE Leadership
  • Develop and execute the site's Health, Safety & Environment strategy aligned with Danone's global priorities and WISE framework.
  • Partner with business leaders to integrate safety and environmental considerations into operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Actively contribute to the Plant Leadership Team and influence business outcomes through risk-based decision making.
  • Present HSE performance, initiatives and key risks to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Health & Safety Management
  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Danone's health and safety program.
  • Drive a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability and continuous learning.
  • Lead incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective action programmes.
  • Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety legislation, standards and company requirements.
  • Monitor HSE performance and deliver insightful reporting to local, regional and global stakeholders.
• Environmental & Sustainability Leadership
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, licences and permits.
  • Lead environmental risk management, audits and compliance activities.
  • Drive sustainability initiatives focused on waste reduction, recycling, water stewardship and energy efficiency.
  • Support delivery of carbon reduction and environmental performance targets.
  • Partner with operational teams to embed sustainable practices across the site.
• Capability Building & Culture
  • Coach leaders and teams to strengthen ownership of health, safety and environmental performance.
  • Develop and implement training, induction and competency programmes.
  • Build capability through mentoring, awareness campaigns and leadership engagement.
  • Foster a culture where employees feel empowered to identify risks and contribute to improvements.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, HR and Technical functions.
  • Manage key external relationships including regulators, contractors, auditors and industry bodies.
  • Lead the Country Business Unit Health & Safety Committee and associated governance forums.

ABOUT YOU

You are a strategic and hands-on Health Safety & Environment leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills and have a passion for creating safe and sustainable workplaces. Ideally, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Health & Safety certifications such as NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Significant experience leading Health, Safety & Environment programmes within manufacturing, FMCG or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian workplace health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience managing environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and risk management frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change.
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Project management experience and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery.

WE OFFER

At Danone, purpose and performance go hand in hand. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel empowered, supported and inspired to do meaningful work while growing their careers. What you can expect:

• A strategic leadership role with significant business impact.
• Opportunity to shape safety culture and sustainability outcomes across the organisation.
• Flexible ways of working that support work-life balance, including our Friday 3 PM finish.
• A collaborative and purpose-driven culture where people come first.
• Ongoing learning, development and career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to regional and global stakeholders across the Danone network.

Competitive Total Rewards:

• Health, life and salary continuance insurance benefits.
• 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• Annual salary reviews and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing and benefits programme.

ABOUT US

At Danone, our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Guided by our purpose of One Planet. One Health, we're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and a Great Place to Work, creating positive impact for people, communities and the planet while fostering a culture where our people can thrive.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.