About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global leader in innovative packaging solutions for consumer goods, industrial products, healthcare, and protective applications. With approximately 28,000 employees across more than 300 sites worldwide, Sonoco partners with leading international brands to deliver integrated packaging that strengthens brand identity, creates unique customer experiences, and enhances product quality. Guided by the mission 'Better Packaging. Better Life.', our Mechelen site in Belgium specializes in snack packaging production. Located in the heart of the production environment, it integrates production, engineering, logistics, quality, and support services to provide reliable, innovative solutions daily.

Position Summary

Join Sonoco as an EHS Coordinator in Mechelen, Belgium, serving as the key contact for environmental, health, and safety matters across our Belgian sites, with primary focus on Mechelen and support for Puurs and Brussels. In this pivotal role, you'll strengthen our safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, translate policies into practical shop-floor solutions, guide colleagues and supervisors, and drive sustainability initiatives for a safer, healthier, future-oriented workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement EHS legislation and internal guidelines.
• Develop and coordinate safety and environmental procedures.
• Organize training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Support supervisors in coaching teams on safety and well-being.
• Analyze incidents, accidents, near-misses, and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and risk analyses.
• Initiate sustainability projects on energy, waste, and emissions.
• Report EHS performance to management and employees.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in technical or prevention-related field.
• Recognized Prevention Advisor certificate (level 2 or 3), or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in safety, health, or environment in production/industrial settings (a plus).
• Strong communication skills to convince, coach, and motivate.
• Analytical yet practical mindset for spotting and implementing improvements.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Why Join Us

Sonoco offers a permanent full-time contract in an international production environment prioritizing safety, sustainability, and teamwork. Enjoy an attractive salary package (estimated €45,000-€60,000 annually), company car with energy card, smartphone, laptop, meal/eco vouchers, comprehensive insurance, bonuses, generous leave (12 ADV days + extras), bike leasing, remote work options post-onboarding, and robust training for career growth. Achieve work-life balance with flexible 39-hour weeks in a supportive setting that values personal development. Sonoco is an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-free workplace.