Environmental Specialist

About the company:

As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide. Our European headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium covers a wide geographical reach (Europe, Africa, India, the Americas) and is home to Nipro Medical EMEA, Nipro PharmaPackaging International, and the Institute for Medical Practice (iMEP) Belgium.

To accommodate the growth of Nipro Medical EMEA (NME) We are looking for an Environmental Management Specialist who is passionate, agile, and detail-oriented to join us in our RA/QA/CA team, based in our Nipro Medical EMEA HQ in Mechelen in Belgium.

About the role

You will be working in a team that maintains and improves the ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System (EMS), ensures compliance with relevant environmental legislation, and follows up on EU environmental laws and policies.

What you’ll do

Environmental Management System – ISO 14001 certified (40%)

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the ISO 14001 certified EMS.
• Advocate and provide training on Environmental Management.
• Collaborate with Quality to harmonize the EMS and QMS.

EMS audit (15%)

• Prepare and support internal and external audits for ISO 14001.
• Identify and mitigate environmental risks and opportunities.

Continuous Improvement (15%)

• Develop strategies to reduce carbon footprint, minimize waste, and optimize resource consumption.
• Evaluate and recommend sustainable procurement practices

Environmental compliance (30%)

• Prepare detailed environmental performance reports for management and regulatory bodies.
• Support NME production sites on environmental issues
• Support EU Nipro branches with the fulfilment of European environmental requirements and, upon request and to the extent possible, of national requirements
• Collaborate with Nipro customers/distributors to respond to environmental management requests and requirements

What you’ll need

• Experience in leading EMS implementation and improvement.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental legislation.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prepare detailed environmental performance reports.
• Experience in conducting audits and resolving findings.
• Skills in developing sustainable procurement practices.

Why you should apply

You will be part of a dynamic team that values environmental management and regulatory compliance.

You will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate with various departments, and contribute to the sustainability goals of Nipro Medical Europe.

You will be working in the international HQ of a growing company amongst 30+ different nationalities.

Join us to make a difference in environmental management and compliance.