Global Head of Safety

Position Snapshot

Company: Nespresso HQ
Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Act. Rate: Full-Time - 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract

What we offer at Nespresso

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern "smart office" locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits
The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world's most trusted brands

Position Summary

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other.

To achieve this, we live by four behaviours. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate. Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principal belief that individually and collectively we can. What about you? Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team And reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become. Together we grow as individuals and teams. And as an organization. Apply online at

As a Global Head of Safety & Health, you will inspire the entire Nespresso organization to lead the journey towards zero harm, zero injuries in Health and Safety. You will be developing and driving the Safety and Health strategy for the 80+ markets. You will therefore be the SPOC for the Nespresso factories located in Switzerland, the Global Retail teams hub located in Milano and support for all markets where the 700+ boutiques are operating, as well as the Warehouses, DCs, After sales centers, Customer relationships centers, recycling centers.

A Day in the Life of a Global Head of Safety & Health

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of Nespresso Safety & Health strategy across markets, aligned with the overall group strategy, to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Champion compliance with company principles, policies, and SH&E requirements, including ISO/OHSAS certification and local legal requirements
• Promote and engage all employees through Caring Leadership, Safety by choice and Safety by design
• Develop and implement tools and initiatives to increase awareness and capability in Safety & Health to achieve objectives
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate Safety & Health performance to improve decision making
• Build capabilities in Safety and Health management across the organization.
• Train, Coach and Assess capabilities in Safety and Health in the organization, with special focus on the Safety specialists in the markets and Operations and Supply chain teams.
• Define and lead coaching visits in the markets and Nespresso facilities.
• Define and deploy communication strategy in Safety and Health involving senior leaders of Nespresso organisation.
• Share learnings and good practices with other parts of Nestlé and actively participate in Zone and Global initiatives
• Advise and support Market management to integrate Safety & Health into MBS, and drive improvement
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and support to Safety & Health staff across the Market and develop a strong and effective function with technical and leadership capabilities
• Participate in external forums to benchmark with other companies/industries and ensure Nestlé-Nespresso's needs and views are considered in relevant regulations, standards, initiatives, and projects

What will make you successful

• Successful Stakeholder management with proven ability to influence at all levels
• Application of Nestlé SH&E management tools, e.g., NEST, NEMT, Safety Leadership Basic Behaviors, BBS, PIQUET, etc.
• Strong appetite for autonomy and willing to travel
• Operational experience in managing Safety & Health issues at a facility/local level and in a Factory environment
• Practical experience of local S&H priorities, e.g., driving safety, behaviour based safety, machinery safety, ergonomics, health, contractor management, process safety
• Demonstrated leadership capability in an operational environment, working in and with cross-functional teams
• Leveraging NCE, Key standard routines and Goal alignment principles to drive SH&E improvements through influencing others without authority
• Track record in leading major change to improve performance in different Safety & Health areas

At Nespresso, we've built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you'll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.

#nestlecareerswitzerland

Position Snapshot

Company: Nespresso HQ
Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Act. Rate: Full-Time - 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract

What we offer at Nespresso

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern "smart office" locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits
The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world's most trusted brands

Position Summary

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other.

To achieve this, we live by four behaviours. We Inspire, we Care, we Act, and we iNnovate. Each one of these reflects who we are and how we interact with one another and with the world around us. We live a culture that is built on the principal belief that individually and collectively we can. What about you? Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Nespresso team And reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become. Together we grow as individuals and teams. And as an organization. Apply online at

As a Global Head of Safety & Health, you will inspire the entire Nespresso organization to lead the journey towards zero harm, zero injuries in Health and Safety. You will be developing and driving the Safety and Health strategy for the 80+ markets. You will therefore be the SPOC for the Nespresso factories located in Switzerland, the Global Retail teams hub located in Milano and support for all markets where the 700+ boutiques are operating, as well as the Warehouses, DCs, After sales centers, Customer relationships centers, recycling centers.

A Day in the Life of a Global Head of Safety & Health

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of Nespresso Safety & Health strategy across markets, aligned with the overall group strategy, to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Champion compliance with company principles, policies, and SH&E requirements, including ISO/OHSAS certification and local legal requirements
• Promote and engage all employees through Caring Leadership, Safety by choice and Safety by design
• Develop and implement tools and initiatives to increase awareness and capability in Safety & Health to achieve objectives
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate Safety & Health performance to improve decision making
• Build capabilities in Safety and Health management across the organization.
• Train, Coach and Assess capabilities in Safety and Health in the organization, with special focus on the Safety specialists in the markets and Operations and Supply chain teams.
• Define and lead coaching visits in the markets and Nespresso facilities.
• Define and deploy communication strategy in Safety and Health involving senior leaders of Nespresso organisation.
• Share learnings and good practices with other parts of Nestlé and actively participate in Zone and Global initiatives
• Advise and support Market management to integrate Safety & Health into MBS, and drive improvement
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and support to Safety & Health staff across the Market and develop a strong and effective function with technical and leadership capabilities
• Participate in external forums to benchmark with other companies/industries and ensure Nestlé-Nespresso's needs and views are considered in relevant regulations, standards, initiatives, and projects

What will make you successful

• Successful Stakeholder management with proven ability to influence at all levels
• Application of Nestlé SH&E management tools, e.g., NEST, NEMT, Safety Leadership Basic Behaviors, BBS, PIQUET, etc.
• Strong appetite for autonomy and willing to travel
• Operational experience in managing Safety & Health issues at a facility/local level and in a Factory environment
• Practical experience of local S&H priorities, e.g., driving safety, behaviour based safety, machinery safety, ergonomics, health, contractor management, process safety
• Demonstrated leadership capability in an operational environment, working in and with cross-functional teams
• Leveraging NCE, Key standard routines and Goal alignment principles to drive SH&E improvements through influencing others without authority
• Track record in leading major change to improve performance in different Safety & Health areas

At Nespresso, we've built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you'll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.

#nestlecareerswitzerland

Vevey, VD, CH, 1800

Vevey, VD, CH, 1800