Assistant Controller
Behind the colorful world of Vlisco stands a financial organization that ensures everything is correct.
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This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Experience with certifications such as: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001;
At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in a comparable QHSE role;
Experience with audits and risk management;
Basic knowledge of ESG principles and their practical application within Operations and QHSE;
HBO/WO (Bachelor's/Master's), preferably (Technical) Business Administration, Quality Management, Safety Science, or related;
You receive a 13th month, 8% holiday allowance, annual bonus options, and a pension scheme in which Vlisco pays two-thirds of the premium.
Enjoy 25 vacation days and 13* ATV days per calendar year (based on full-time employment). This allows you to maintain the right balance and continue working with fresh energy.
You will receive €0.23 per kilometer (from 5 km one way) or a full 2nd class public transport allowance - so that you travel to your creative workplace effortlessly, comfortably, and without worry.
You will receive a personal budget of €500 net per year (pro rata) - freely spendable on sports, coaching, sustainable treatments, or other activities that strengthen your energy and balance. This keeps you powerful, sharp, and full of creative focus.
At Vlisco, you get the space to grow - as a professional and as a person. Discover where your strength lies, develop new skills, and continue to refine yourself to get the best out of yourself.
Our location in the heart of Helmond is within walking distance of the station, so you can reach your workplace quickly and effortlessly.
Enjoy a varied lunch daily in our company restaurant. And in the cozy Wax Café, a free cup of coffee or something delicious is waiting for you - so you can start every day full of energy and inspiration.
Depending on your position, you will get the space to work flexibly, with attention to a good work-life balance. This keeps you energetic, sharp, and ready to do your work with passion.
At Vlisco, we celebrate success with just as much energy as we create. From a fanatic game of padel and an exciting pub quiz to the annual Christmas celebration and cozy team outings. Our Activities Committee ensures colorful and inspiring events throughout the year. This way, we combine work and fun together.
As a QHSE Manager, you are responsible for developing, implementing, and improving policies regarding quality, health, safety, and the environment. You ensure that ESG initiatives truly become part of daily operations and contribute visibly to how work is performed within the organization.
You guarantee compliance with laws and regulations and work actively toward a working environment in which safety, sustainability, and efficiency are structurally anchored. In doing so, you drive Operations KPIs and ensure the achievement and maintenance of relevant certifications.
Additionally, you work on the further development of the QHSE domain towards a more data-driven and digital way of working. You improve processes, increase transparency, and contribute to more efficient use of raw materials—both within the organization itself and in outsourced production.
It is a role in which you translate policy into concrete actions and visible results in practice.
Implementing a pragmatic, data-driven QHSE approach with clear KPI reporting, including relevant ESG indicators;
Developing, implementing, and maintaining QHSE policies and management systems (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001);
Leading or guiding certification processes such as OEKO-TEX®;
Further developing the organization to a higher level on the Safety Culture Ladder;
Setting up and monitoring a structured internal audit program, whereby it is ensured that corrective measures are implemented effectively and timely, including—where applicable—ESG-related findings;
Supervising compliance with relevant laws and regulations and internal guidelines;
Initiating and guiding internal audits (within core production) and external audits (at outsourced production), including ensuring compliance with relevant QHSE and ESG standards by suppliers, and reporting on and monitoring the follow-up of audit results;
Analyzing incidents, deviations, and risks and implementing corrective and preventive measures;
Drafting and monitoring KPIs in the fields of ESG and QHSE;
Advising management and employees on ESG and QHSE-related topics;
Organizing training and awareness programs;
Leading improvement projects focused on quality, safety, and sustainability;
Maintaining contact with external agencies, certification bodies, and regulators;
Ensuring that QHSE standards are applied within both internal operations and outsourced production.
Persuasiveness and organizational awareness;
You are decisive, upright, responsible, change-oriented, and pragmatic;
Strong analytical skills;
You are willing to travel.
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