EHS Manager (m/f/d)

We are looking for an EHS Manager (m/w/d) to strengthen our team at the Klingenberg plant.

In this professionally demanding role, you ensure that all legal and internal requirements are met and make a central contribution to the site compliance and to the continuous improvement of our EHS culture.

The position is located at the Klingengerg plant and reports directly to the EHS Country Manager. Local presence on site (5 days per week) and language skills are important to fulfill the core tasks.

Your tasks:

Ensure compliance and communication of all relevant legal requirements in the areas of the environment, health and safety at the site. Close cooperation with the local leadership team to implement EHS requirements efficiently and sustainably. Implementation of the EHS strategy at the location by developing and coordinating local action plans taking into account regional and group-wide requirements. Proactive feedback to the EHS Country Manager to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the EHS strategy. Active membership in the local leadership team as well as participation in location-related decision-making processes in close coordination with the factory management and the EHS Country Manager. Defining and ensuring the required EHS resource needs for the location and tuning additional support according to the business requirements. Ensure that EHS resources are focused on the essential EHS activities and additional tasks are performed according to the agreed requirements. Cooperation with local process security managers and coordinators to meet all process security requirements. Identification and prioritization of EHS-relevant fields of action at the site. Planning, application and responsible management of the EHS budget in close coordination with the local leadership team and the national guidelines. Development of pragmatic and sustainable solutions for complex EHS topics, taking into account legal and internal requirements. Examination of accidents at work, near accidents, environmental incidents or spills, including cause analysis, reporting, risk assessment and implementation of appropriate correction and prevention measures. Ensuring a timely communication in cross-site or external EHS activities as well as obtaining necessary approvals by the factory management and the EHS Country Manager. Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous development of the EHS processes at the site.

Successfully completed studies (Bachelor) in the field of environmental management, occupational safety, chemistry, engineering or a comparable subject or a corresponding further education. Recognised qualification as a specialist in occupational safety (SiFa) is absolutely necessary in accordance with the legal requirements in Germany. Multiannual professional experience in the field of environment, health & safety, ideally in an industrial production environment. At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable EHS function. Knowledge of working, health and environmental protection. knowledge of the handling of hazardous materials and dangerous goods. Knowledge of preventive fire protection. Experience in cooperation with authorities and in dealing with legal regulations and audits of advantage. Impressed communication and organisational skills and a quick understanding. Individually responsible, structured and solution-oriented mode of operation. High team capability as well as the ability to successfully integrate different stakeholders. Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English in word and writing. Joy in cooperation in an international environment.

A safe workplace Working in an experienced team in an internationally active company A varied, demanding and largely independent activity 30 days off The possibility of mobile work within the framework of operational regulations