Global SHE Lead

Location: La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
Work model: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Contract type / duration: Permanent contract
Together, we make breakfast better.
As a Global SHE Lead at CPW, your mission is to lead and strengthen our Safety, Health and Environment strategy across our factories, distribution centers and Head Offices. You will make a difference by working closely with local SHE teams, factory leadership, and internal and external stakeholders. This is your opportunity to make breakfast better and help people start their day in the best possible way.
How you’ll make an impact as a Global SHE Lead
• Embed safety as a core leadership value by strengthening accountability and ensuring SHE is fully integrated into daily decision-making and operational routines.
• Drive SHE cultural transformation at shopfloor level by elevating frontline leadership behaviours through targeted coaching, and impactful communication.
• Deploy global SHE standards across CPW factories, ensuring consistency while enabling local ownership and high-performing safety cultures.
• Strengthen risk management and resilience by driving robust audit frameworks and proactive prevention plans to reduce operational risks.
• Build sustainable capability by developing factory leaders and SHE professionals, reinforcing expertise, mindset and long-term compliance.
• Accelerate continuous improvement by identifying, sharing and scaling best practices and innovative solutions across sites.
• Influence business performance by partnering cross-functionally to elevate SHE outcomes and support safe, sustainable operations.
What will make you successful
• Bringing proven experience in Safety within complex industrial environments, with a strong track record in driving safety culture transformation. Experience operating and influencing across regional or global organizations is a plus, while hands-on leadership experience at shopfloor level remains a strong advantage.
• Strong expertise in SHE management systems, auditing and risk management, complemented by recognized safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO Lead Auditor or equivalent).
• Highly effective stakeholder influencer, able to engage, challenge and align leaders across functions, geographies and levels of the organization.
• Clear and impactful communicator, fluent in English (French is a plus), capable of connecting with audiences from shopfloor teams to senior leadership.
• Role model of CPW values, demonstrating collaboration, commitment, courage and capability in driving business and people outcomes.
At CPW, collaboration and purpose drive everything we do.
Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:
• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services
What to expect from our hiring process
We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.
Ready to help make breakfast better for millions around the world?
Apply now and help people start their day in the best possible way.
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