About The Role
A strategic opportunity for an experienced safety leader to shape and lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at a major industrial manufacturing site. This role combines operational oversight with long-term EHS planning, championing safety culture, sustainability, and regulatory compliance at both site and corporate levels.
Responsibilities
* Advise leadership and staff on best practices in occupational safety, health, and environmental protection.
* Design and implement legally compliant and safe workplace procedures and initiatives.
* Define, track, and report on key environmental and safety KPIs and objectives.
* Lead incident prevention and root cause analysis; implement effective corrective measures.
* Organize and deliver internal EHS audits and employee training programs.
* Manage emergency preparedness plans and hazardous material handling.
* Ensure readiness and compliance with ISO certifications (14001, 45001,
* Lead internal and external audits and support certification efforts.
* Promote sustainability initiatives and drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
* Bachelor's degree with certification as "Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit" (Occupational Safety Specialist).
* Additional Fire Protection Officer training is a plus.
* Deep understanding of German EHS regulations and legal requirements.
* Bilingual fluency in German and English.
* Demonstrated experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement frameworks.
* Background in sustainability and multi-stakeholder engagement is highly desirable.