VWR International GmbH, part of Avantor | Germany | 76xxx Bruchsal | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 24.03.2026 on stepstone.de
EHS Manager Germany (f/m/d)
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 successful 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. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
How you will thrive and create an impact Reporting to the European Director EHSS&S, you will be the key link between corporate EHS and German site, providing both strategic direction and operational support. Lead EHSS&S (Environment, Health, Safety, Operations & Sustainability) topics across German in line with global and European strategies Ensure legal compliance while continuous driving improvement Strengthen a proactive safety culture Identify and mitigate Serious Incident and Fatality (SIF) risks Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) Act as the primary EHS contact for Regs and Audits Manage incident investigations, including root cause analysis Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications Partner with operations and customers to reduce risk Deliver EHS training and manage third-party EHS providers
What we are looking for Degree level qualification in science, occupational safety, or a related field Certification as “Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit” (ASiG §6) Fire protection qualification Relevant environmental qualification Lead Auditor certification (ISO 14001 & 45001) Safety Culture Analysis and development, including-based safety programs Extensive EHS experience in a global, multi-site organization Working knowledge of German occupational health and safety legislation Demonstrable application of ATEX 137 regulations within a chemical warehouse Fluent German and fluent English (C1) SEVESO inventory management and calculation experience would be an asset Ergonomics experience would be an asset Knowledge of safety in automation would be an asset
What we offer A strategic, high-impact role with country-wide scope Strong visibility and collaboration with site leadership and regulatory The opportunity to adopt shape safety, sustainability and risk management in a multi-site environment Competitive compensation and benefits, including base salary, a performance-based annual bonus, and a company car Flexible working arrangements and a high degree of automation A purpose-driven organization with safety as a core value
Location: Within commuting distance of Bruchsal | Work Model: Flex hybrid with weekly site visits (approx. 30% traveling across Germany and occasionally other European countries)
Location
 | VWR International GmbH, part of Avantor | |
| Bruchsal | ||
| Germany |
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