Safety Specialist

About the Role Michael Kors is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to safeguard warehouse personnel, equipment and operations at our Venlo site. You will develop and implement safety protocols, deliver training, and promote a culture of safety in collaboration with the Safety & Security team and operations. What You'll Do

• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations.
• Support the completion of the RI&E action plan by coordinating with stakeholders and maintaining up-to-date records of compliance status.
• Implement safety policies, standards, and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, and property damage.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs to educate employees on standard methodologies and ensure their understanding and compliance.
• Provide expert mentorship and advice to warehouse staff on safety matters, including safe handling of equipment, PPE usage, and ergonomics.
• Lead cooperative efforts with the operations team to ensure that the site achieves all safety metrics and that safety and operations strategies are integrated.
• Interact with operation leaders to ensure safety and operations strategies are properly implemented.
• Respond to all safety-related incidents; investigate accidents and incidents, documenting findings, root causes, and recommendations for preventive measures.
• Ensure all incidents are properly reported in the company’s incident management system.
• Support the activities of the Emergency Response Team (BHV) and participate in planned training and exercises.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in safety regulations, recommending vital updates to the safety program as needed.
• Engage and collaborate with the Safety & Security team in all key DC activities, as necessary.
• Other duties as required and assigned. What We're Looking For
• Broad experience in Safety Management, with knowledge of laws and regulations and the ability to translate vision into practical working methods.
• Relevant qualification in Health & Safety.
• Proven experience in warehouse safety or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential risks and develop effective preventive measures.
• Ability to deliver engaging safety training sessions and facilitate discussions on safety-related topics.
• Detail-oriented attitude and strong problem-solving skills to investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in using MS Office tools to track safety performance and generate reports.
• Fluent in Dutch and English. Nice to Have
• Experience in implementing and maintaining behavior-based safety culture.
• Experience in team (and/or project) management.
• CPR and First Aid Certified & previous BHV training would be a nice to have. Compensation & Benefits
• Compensation Range: 40.000,00 - 60.000,00 EUR
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Capri Holdings provides accommodations upon request during the interview/application process.