Manager Arbeitssicherheit und Umweltschutz (HSE-Manager) (mwd)

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 41500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyones 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 2000 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 dont already have wed love to speak to you.

Your Role

• As a visible HSE leader you will promote strong HSE culture and provide highlevel 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 preventionfocused 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 countrys 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 rootcause analysis and followup 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 rootcause 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 learningfocused environment.

• Strong communication skills peopleoriented positive analytical and solutiondriven.

• 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 : Industries is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory work environment that emphasizes diversity and inclusion

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1