About this role
Role Overview
- Conduct safety visits, audits, and GEMBA walks at customer sites across Europe.
- Support the development, implementation, and standardization of safety programs in alignment with Packsize’s global safety standards while accounting for regional regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for European health and safety regulations, customer requirements, and country-specific compliance expectations.
- Coach and mentor Field Service Engineers on safe work practices including LOTO, machine safeguarding, working at heights, electrical safety, and material handling.
- Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed.
- Develop and maintain task-based risk assessments, RAMS/JHAs, and standardized safe work procedures (SOPs) for field service activities.
- Serve as the regional point of contact for the VelocityEHS safety management system, ensuring timely reporting of incidents, hazards, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Partner with German Works Councils and other regional consultation bodies on safety-related topics, initiatives, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with customers and internal leaders to meet site safety expectations and continuously improve operational safety performance.
- Support contractor management requirements by partnering with internal stakeholders to obtain and maintain required health and safety documentation and customer compliance records.
- Monitor emerging European safety regulations and industry best practices to help ensure Packsize remains compliant and proactive across the region.
Requirements
- Fluent in English and German (written and verbal)
- 3+ years of EHS or safety experience supporting field service, manufacturing, or multi-site operations across Europe
- Broad understanding of European health and safety regulations and country-specific compliance frameworks, particularly within Germany and surrounding regions
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting multiple countries, cultures, and stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of hazard recognition, risk reduction, contractor safety, and incident investigation methodologies
- Ability to influence, coach, and build relationships without direct authority
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Europe (50–75%)
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- a 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- life and disability insurance
- additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection
- access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being