Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist is responsible for coordinating, managing, and supervising all occupational health and safety, fire safety, environmental protection, and health‑related activities at the Szarvas seed processing facility. This role ensures full compliance with Hungarian legislation and Corteva standards, while providing hands‑on occupational safety support to both plant and field operations. The position plays a visible, on‑site role in strengthening safety culture, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Main responsibilities: * Corteva EHS Standards (40%): Coordinate the implementation of Corteva occupational safety standards and related programs. * Operational Safety (30%): Participate in safety assessments of operational technologies and the review of work instructions. Maintain daily presence in operational areas to enhance process safety and identify non‑conformities. Propose and develop corrective solutions in cooperation with relevant functions. * Training, Presentations & Meetings (10%): Contribute to the development, translation, and review of occupational safety training materials. Prepare and deliver safety trainings. * Organizational Support (10%): Provide professional and administrative support to the Occupational Safety Manager and EHS team. * Employee Relations (5%): Maintain daily communication with operational teams at all levels, from leadership to shop‑floor employees. Support and reinforce a strong occupational safety culture and its continuous improvement. * External Relations (3%): Support collaboration with external EHS service providers and safety suppliers. Maintain regular communication with Regional EHS teams. * KPI & Performance Management (2%): Measure safety performance using defined KPIs. Communicate results clearly using data‑driven insights. Key stakeholders * External * Authorities * Suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors * Consulting companies * Temporary workforce agencies * Internal * Site level: All employees and people managers at the Szarvas site * Organizational level: Regional EHS leadership and EHS teams across EMEA Location: * Szarvas Seed Processing Facility, Hungary Requirements: * Higher education degree (college or university) in Agriculture, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Occupational Safety * Advanced (higher‑level) occupational safety qualification as safety technician or safety engineer * Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in occupational safety * Experience in a multinational, matrix organization is an advantage * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Good organizational and planning skills * Solid computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Leadership capability and collaborative mindset * Strong communicative English (spoken and written) Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.