Driven by a strong environmental approach, the Knauf Industries group is specialized in foam molding, plastic injection, extrusion and thermoforming.
Our products package, protect and insulate, to best meet our customers' expectations.
We are active in the food, automotive, construction, household appliances, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and industrial markets. We are established in 8 countries on 38 sites and have more than 2000 employees.
We are looking for employees who share our values: Partnership, Commitment, Entrepreneurship and Menschlichkeit (Humanity).
We have an ambitious Corporate Social Responsibility policy which is at the heart of our strategy and confirms our commitment to Humanity and Sustainable Development.
Knauf Industries is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.
For more information, please consult our CSR report: https://www.knauf-industries.com/en/literature/
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.
As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Industries is a division of the Knauf Group, specialized in the design and manufacture of packaging products, insulation and technical parts. We are present in 8 countries, with 38 sites and around 2,000 employees. We are experts in foam molding, plastic injection, extrusion and thermoforming. We serve the agri-food, automotive, industrial and building markets. Our Corporate Social Responsibility policy is at the heart of our strategy, confirming our commitment to human values and sustainable development.
With shared visions and goals, we live and work at Knauf worldwide according to clear values: Menschlichkeit (humanity), partnership, commitment, and entrepreneurship. If these values resonate with you, this challenge may be of interest.
We are strengthening our HSE leadership in Germany and are looking for an experienced HSE Manager (m/f/d) to drive HSE excellence across our operations.
We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors and values.
As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
Your Role
* As a visible HSE leader, you will promote strong HSE culture and provide high‑level expertise to support Knauf Industries’ HSE performance, risk analysis, trend monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
* You will ensure full compliance with German HSE legislation through a proactive, prevention‑focused approach.
* You will ensure a structured, consistent implementation of Knauf Industries’ HSE strategy and objectives.
* You will design and deploy HSE programs that strengthen culture, awareness, learning and performance across all plants.
* You will lead and support continuous improvement and cultural change initiatives, using your strong technical and regulatory knowledge.
* You will develop new ways of training and communication to increase awareness and compliance with HSE standards.
* You will ensure accurate, timely HSE reporting, preparing performance updates for country and global leadership teams.
Your Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Country General Manager and functionally to the Global H&S Manager, you will elevate the visibility and impact of HSE across the German organization.
* You will maintain and improve HSE documentation within the integrated management system, ensuring relevance and compliance.
* Using your expertise in working at height, LOTOTO, vehicles, lifting operations, and machine safety you will lead the implementation of company standards in Germany.
* You will develop and coordinate the country’s HSE training system.
* You will capture, share, and promote leading practices and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
* You will lead incident and accident reviews, ensuring robust root‑cause analysis and follow‑up actions.
* You will coordinate occupational health & safety and environmental risk assessments.
* You will frequently visit plants across Germany and occasionally other regions, as required.
* You will represent the company in interactions with regulators, insurers, auditors, and external partners.
Your Profile
* Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in an industrial environment, including audits, inspections, equipment safety, and incident investigation using structured root‑cause methods.
* Experience in organizations operating under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
* Proven experience in leading teams or coordinating people, fostering a collaborative and learning‑focused environment.
* Strong communication skills, people‑oriented, positive, analytical, and solution‑driven.
* Comfortable working in an international environment; English at intermediate/advanced level.
* Holder of all required German HSE certifications, with strong knowledge of national legislation and its practical application.
* International HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, NVQ, IOSH, or equivalent are a strong advantage.
* German and English language skills: min. C1 level
What to Expect
* A leadership role with significant responsibility and autonomy
* Opportunity to shape our safety culture and processes in a sustainable way
* Working in an international and innovation-driven corporate environment
* Opportunities for professional and personal growth
* Company Car
Please send us your job application, stating your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations.
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What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, therefore, we are committed to responding to all applications within a few days.
To learn more about our business and culture : https://www.knauf-industries.com/en/
Knauf Industries is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory work environment that emphasizes diversity and inclusion