Health & Safety Site Manager

Company Description

We believe that our employees are key to our success, going from one store in 1979 to more than 3,600 stores worldwide today. We have Distribution Centers placed across Europe covering our markets – stores and online – as efficiently as possible. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing within JYSK, and we also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility.

Would you like to work in one of the Nordic region’s largest and fully automated distribution centres?

We offer a dynamic workplace where personal development, engagement, and team spirit are in focus. We distribute products to more than 400 stores and online customers in Denmark, Norway, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, as well as franchise partners.

The distribution centre covers a total of 91,000 m² with capacity for 214,819 pallets.

Would you like to join our team of more than 800 colleagues?

Then you might be the Health & Safety Site Manager we are looking for!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A Scandinavian company culture that must be experienced! You are invited to speak up and have a say in your working environment.
• Influence the improvement of our Distribution Center and organizational practices.
• Personal development and career opportunities across JYSK in an international culture and learning focused environment where we share best practice across countries in our organization.
• A good work life balance with a high degree of flexibility and freedom within the area of responsibility.
• Onboarding training.
• The opportunity for healthy food at a good price in our canteen.
• A competitive salary and a good compensation and benefit package.
• Additional Health Insurance.
• 20% discount on your purchases at all JYSK stores.

Job Description

WHAT YOUR NEW JOB WILL BE ABOUT

We are looking for a Health & Safety Site Manager to lead and drive the health and safety agenda at our Distribution Center in Uldum.

In this role, you will have overall responsibility for the daily management of health and safety activities at the site, ensuring compliance with Danish legislation and corporate standards while building a strong safety culture across the organization.

You will translate corporate Health & Safety strategy into practical operational execution at Distribution center level, working closely with logistics, HR, technical teams, and employee representatives to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.

You will report directly to the Logistics Director (Distribution Center Uldum) and work in close cooperation with the Health & Safety Manager Logistics.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Health & Safety Management

• Lead and coordinate all health and safety activities at the distribution center
• Ensure health and safety considerations are integrated into operational, technical, and investment decisions
• Build and maintain an effective local health and safety organization

Compliance & Procedures

• Implement and ensure compliance with corporate H&S procedures
• Align corporate procedures with Danish health and safety legislation
• Maintain local H&S guidelines, methods, and tools

Risk Assessment & Prevention

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Carry out regular safety inspections
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment and safety devices
• Oversee contractor safety and ensure emergency preparedness and fire safety

Incident Management

• Manage accidents, near-misses, and risk observations
• Ensure investigation, documentation, and corrective actions
• Report incidents and performance to relevant stakeholders

Safety Culture & Communication

• Promote strong safety culture and behavioral safety initiatives
• Communicate health and safety topics across the organization
• Encourage employee involvement and process safety improvement proposals

Training & Development

• Coordinate health and safety training programs
• Ensure onboarding training for new employees
• Collaborate with HR on competence development related to safety

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare the Annual Health & Safety Report for the distribution center
• Monitor H&S performance and manage KPIs
• Ensure documentation and reporting of safety activities and results

Collaboration & Governance

• Facilitate Health & Safety Committee meetings at the distribution center
• Collaborate with operations, HR, technical departments, and other DCs
• Share best practices across the logistics organization

Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

Qualifications:

• Relevant Health & Safety education, certification, or professional experience
• Experience working with standardized safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001)
• Strong knowledge of Danish health and safety legislation
• Experience in logistics, warehouse, production, or similar operational environments is an advantage

Personal competencies

• Management skills and stakeholder management
• Ability to work across functions and levels
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate and involve employees
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Project management experience
• Change management skills/Experience with large scale transformation
• Experience with change management or transformation initiatives is an advantage

Languages:

• Danish
• English (professional working proficiency

Additional Information

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOUR NEXT JOB? Apply today!

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to Mette Jensen at Mej@jysk.com, and we will be happy to assist you.

Recruitment process:

We review applications on an ongoing basis and will close the process once the right candidate has been found. We continuously conduct job interviews, and for selected positions you may be asked to complete assessments and/or participate in a video interview about your motivation for the job.

ABOUT JYSK

We believe that our employees are the key to our success—from one store in 1979 to more than 3,000 stores across the world. We have distribution centres located throughout Europe to cover our markets—both stores and online—as efficiently as possible. We strive to offer development and career opportunities at JYSK, and we take pride in rewarding commitment and strong performance among our employees. Our three core JYSK values—Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit—express the attitude we expect from one another. We trust each other and believe in delegation and freedom with responsibility.

JYSK aims to include everyone regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or experience. Together, we ensure an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents, and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.