Safety & Facilities Manager

Job Description:

About Packsize
 

Packsize has recently moved its European headquarters to Amsterdam, marking an exciting new chapter in the history of Packsize Europe. We are an automation company dedicated to enabling more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows — from packing to unboxing. We’re driving innovation across the industry, because to us, packaging is about much more than a box — it’s about delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, and our planet.

About the Role
 

As Safety & Facilities Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for facilities operations and workplace health & safety compliance at Packsize’s Amsterdam site, home to the European Headquarters.

This is a hands-on, single-site role ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable day-to-day operations. You will manage building services, maintenance activities, contractors, and small projects, while implementing and maintaining workplace health & safety programs in accordance with Dutch legislation, including the Working Conditions Act (Arbowet) and the Risk Inventory & Evaluation (RI&E) framework.

You will act as the primary point of contact for all safety and facilities-related matters at the Amsterdam site, working closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and building management. This role is ideal for a practical professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and values collaboration, continuous improvement, and sustainability.

What you’ll do

• Own workplace health & safety compliance for the Amsterdam site, ensuring alignment with Dutch legislation (Arbowet), RI&E, and Plan van Aanpak requirements.

• Act as the site safety lead, supporting the Preventiemedewerker role and maintaining proactive programs covering hazard reporting, incident investigation, and corrective actions.

• Manage contractor safety and permit-to-work processes, ensuring risk assessments, site rules, and supervision requirements are consistently applied.

• Oversee daily facilities operations, including building services, preventive maintenance, and site readiness for audits, visitors, and operational needs.

• Manage vendors and service contracts, balancing safety compliance, service quality, and cost efficiency.

• Lead site improvements and small projects, including workspace changes, equipment moves, and minor building upgrades.

• Maintain emergency readiness, coordinating BHV coverage, drills, evacuation planning, and emergency infrastructure in collaboration with building management.

What you’ll need

• 3–5 years of experience in Facilities Management, Safety (EHS/OHS), or Operations within an industrial, technical, or manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of workplace safety fundamentals, including risk assessments, incident investigation, and contractor safety controls.

• Strong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on environment.

• Comfortable working in operational and technical areas with frequent contractor interaction.

• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch proficiency strongly preferred and required for interaction with local authorities, emergency services, and regulatory requirements.

Nice to have

• EU Framework Directive 89/391/EEC

• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and/or ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

• Experience supporting regulated workplaces in the Netherlands.

• Facilities-related certification or training (building services, maintenance systems, or project coordination).

• Additional European language skills (e.g. German, Polish) are an advantage.

• Safety training or recognized certification (e.g. MVK/HVK, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).