Head of Health & Safety Excellence

About DLGDLG is one of Europe’s leading agricultural companies, owned by Danish farmers and operating across the entire value chain – from farm to fork.The Group consists of four core business units: Agri, Energy, Housing and Animal Nutrition, each contributing to our shared mission of creating sustainable growth in partnership with farmers, industry, and society.We are building a responsible, innovative, and people-focused organization where safety, well-being, and sustainability are at the heart of how we operate – and essential to how we create value for our customers and communities across Europe.The RoleWe are creating the role of Head of Health & Safety Excellence to strengthen and professionalize our approach across the Group – starting with a strong focus in the Agri business and facilitating collaboration through the Group Health & Safety Board. This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mandate: to elevate our health and safety standards, embed a strong safety culture, and demonstrate—internally and externally—that DLG places the highest priority on the safety and well-being of our people.As Head of Health & Safety Excellence, you will lead and implement a strong and aligned approach to health and safety, ensuring coordination, consistency, and continuous improvement across departments and locations.Key Responsibilities Lead, implement, and monitor a strong and aligned approach to health and safety across the organization. Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations while continuously raising safety standards. Translate risk assessments and insights into proactive, practical initiatives. Partner with leadership, employees, and local safety organizations to ensure alignment and share best practices. Serve as a trusted advisor on health and safety matters across business units and geographies. Foster a safety-first mindset at every level of the organization. Design and deliver impactful training and engagement programs. Promote ownership of safety among employees and leaders alike. Develop transparent reporting systems that measure progress and identify opportunities for improvement. Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board. Establish clear KPIs to track both cultural and operational improvements. Facilitate the Group Board across all four business unitsSuccess Will Be Measured By Reduction in work-related injuries, illnesses, and lost time incidents. Decrease in absenteeism linked to health and safety issues. High completion rates for health and safety training across the Group. Positive employee feedback on safety culture and engagement. Implementation and impact of preventive initiatives. Timeliness and accuracy of reports to management and stakeholders. Measurable cost savings through reduced absenteeism and improved efficiency.Decision-Making AuthorityThe Head of Health & Safety Excellence has the authority to veto: Policies or strategies that fail to comply with legal requirements or company standards. Initiatives that do not adequately address identified risks. Decisions that compromise a strong, safety-focused culture or employee well-being.Your Profile Proven experience in a senior health, safety, or environment leadership role within a large, complex, international organization. Deep knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation, compliance frameworks, and best practice. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategy across multiple business units and geographies. Strong stakeholder management skills, with a history of building alignment across diverse functions. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to transform data into actionable strategies. Experience in leading cultural change initiatives in safety and well-being. Strong communicator in English and Danish; German is an advantage.What We Offer A role with significant impact and visibility across the Group. The opportunity to shape, lead, and professionalize DLG’s health and safety agenda. Close collaboration with senior leadership and colleagues across functions and countries. A workplace culture that values responsibility, sustainability, and above all—safety.Apply NowIf you are passionate about driving a strategic and aligned approach to health and safety, reducing work-related incidents, and embedding a strong safety culture across DLG, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping a safer, stronger, and more sustainable DLG.You will report to the VP Global Production and be based in Fredericia, Denmark. For questions about the position, please contact Vice President of Global Production Ida Steensen at ida@dlg.dk .Please submit your application no later than 13 November.