VWR, part of Avantor®, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.To strengthen our European EHS organization, we are seeking an experienced EHS Manager Germany (f/m/d) to support our manufacturing, distribution, and on-site service operations across the country.If you have a track record of successfully building a people-oriented and trust-based safety culture and would like to have a real influence on complex, fast-paced manufacturing and distribution sites, we'd love to hear from you!As we operate in an international environment, please submit your application in English.How you will thrive and create an impactReporting to the European Director EHSS&S, you will be the key link between corporate EHS and German site operations, providing both strategic direction and operational support.Lead EHSS&S (Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability) topics across German operations in line with global and European strategiesEnsure legal compliance while driving continuous improvementStrengthen a proactive safety cultureIdentify and mitigate Serious Incident and Fatality (SIF) risksDevelop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)Act as the primary EHS contact for regulators and auditsManage incident investigations, including root cause analysisSupport ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificationsPartner with operations and customers to reduce riskDeliver EHS training and manage third-party EHS providersWhat we are looking forDegree-level qualification in science, occupational safety, or a related fieldCertification as „Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit“ (ASiG §6)Fire Protection Officer qualificationRelevant environmental qualificationLead Auditor certification (ISO 14001 & 45001)Safety Culture Analysis and development, including behavior-based safety programsExtensive EHS experience in a global, multi-site organizationWorking knowledge of German occupational health and safety legislation governing agenciesDemonstrable application of ATEX 137 regulations within a chemical warehouseFluent German and fluent English (C1)SEVESO inventory management and calculation experience would be an assetErgonomics experience would be an assetKnowledge of safety in automation would be an assetWhat we offerA strategic, high-impact role with country-wide scopeStrong visibility and collaboration with site leadership and regulatorsThe opportunity to actively shape safety, sustainability, and risk management in a multi-site environmentCompetitive compensation and benefits, including base salary, a performance-based annual bonus, and a company carFlexible working arrangements and a high degree of autonomyA purpose-driven organization with safety as a core valueLocation: Within commuting distance of Bruchsal | Work Model: Flex hybrid with weekly site visits (approx. 30% traveling across Germany and occasionally other European countries)