EHS Manager (m / w / d)

WILLKOMMEN BEI SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Sherwin-Williams ist das größte Farben- und Lackunternehmen der Welt. Mit einem Umsatz von 23 Milliarden Dollar, mehr als 4.100 Geschäften und 140 Produktions- und Vertriebszentren weltweit. Unsere 64.000 Mitarbeiter rund um den Globus sind vielfältig, innovativ und leidenschaftlich. Mit einer Vielzahl von lohnenden und herausfordernden Möglichkeiten ist Sherwin-Williams ein großartiger Ort, um eine Karriere zu starten und auszubauen. Finden Sie Ihre und kommen Sie noch heute zu uns.

Zur Verstärkung unseres Teams am Standort Vaihingen an der Enz suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen  EHS Manager (M / F / D)

Als  EHS Manager (m / w / d)  für unseren Standort in Vaihingen an der Enz treiben Sie aktiv die Themen Arbeitssicherheit, Brand-, Umwelt- und Gesundheitsschutz voran und leisten dabei einen entscheidenden Beitrag zum Erfolg unseres Unternehmens.

• To maintain and improve the Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems (especially ISO 14001), ensuring all policies are up to date, relevant, in compliance with the law, implemented effectively and meet the requirements of local accreditations.
• Identify gaps in legislative compliance, SW guideline compliance and review performance information. In conjunction with the site management, develop plans to close any gaps.
• To ensure EHS management systems undergo management review on a regular basis, incorporating improvements, including those identified through legislative and performance review.
• To audit EHS procedures and standards in practice and identify where standards are not being met. Instigating corrective actions with relevant departments and make amendments / improvements to procedures where appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate EHS records, data and timely reporting. Ensure root cause analysis investigation is completed for all incidents, appropriate action is identified and ensure all actions are closed.
• Control the site Hazard, Near Miss and Reportable data base (legal compliance by country).
• Liaison and participation with Regional and Corporate EHS colleagues, through calls, meetings and implementation of SW Corporate standards
• If working on a COMAH / SEVESO site, abide by local regulations to ensure all requirements are met.
• Provide information on occupational health related concerns with support from occupational health resource. Initiation of any necessary occupational hygiene monitoring and provide advice and guidance on the results
• Use hierarchy of control measures to minimise exposure to hazardous substances, and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise, manual handling risks and other hazards.
• Ensure efficient EHS communication via EHS Committee Meetings, attendance and sharing information from EHS EMEAI meetings and EHS Alerts from other sites. Promote safety messaging at the start of every meeting.
• Promote a continually improving safety culture through the support and leading of EHS sub-committees with employee involvement
• External liaison with regulators, consultants, trade and professional bodies to ensure compliance and capture best practice. Acts as point of contact for any internal or external audits. Liaise with insurance investigators on 3rd Party liability claims.
• Identify, develop and facilitate appropriate safety, health and environmental training and refresher training.
• To facilitate process safety processes such as HAZID and HAZOP.
• Ensure Emergency Preparedness ensuring appropriate training and test run scenarios. To ensure contingency plans are current. Provides out of hours emergency contact service. Ensures fire-fighting equipment is appropriately maintained.
• Supervises local EHS team, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and determining disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Accountable for the security operation on site. Investigates to root cause any security incidents and ensures timely action completion (remove if this is not relevant).
• Responsibilities as Emission Control Officer (“Immisionsschutzbeauftragter”) : Advise company management on emission control matters in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)Monitor compliance with emission limits and coordinate measurementsCollaborate with relevant environmental authorities
• Responsibilities as Fire Protection Officer (“Brandschutzbeauftragter”) : Develop and maintain the fire protection conceptOrganize fire safety training and briefingsEnsure proper maintenance and inspection of fire extinguishing and alarm systemsAdvise company management on structural, technical, and organizational fire protection measures
• Responsibilities as Incident Officer (for sites subject to the 12th BImSchV - Major Accidents Ordinance – “Störfallbeauftragter”)) : Develop and implement emergency plansConduct emergency drills and training sessionsCoordinate with fire departments, emergency services, and authoritiesDocument incidents and analyze them to prevent future occurrences
• Collaboration with Environmental and Energy Management Representatives : Assist the external energy management representative, particularly by providing relevant data and documentsSupport the environmental representative through documentation and reporting
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, or a related field or equivalent education and experience
• Successfully completed trainings to be appointed as “Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit”
• Eight years of progressive EHS experience, to include the administration of broad EHS programs.
• Additional qualifications as Emission Control, Fire Protection, Environmental, and Incident Officer (“Störfall-, Brandschutz- und Immisionsschutzbeauftragter”)
• Experience in working with authorities and certification bodies
• Knowledge of relevant German and EU regulations (BImSchG, 12th BImSchV, Occupational Safety Act, ISO standards)
• Managing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs;
• Applying specialized knowledge in an area of health, environmental, and safety programs;
• Coordinating activities with regulatory agencies;
• Leading site procedural and operational audits;
• Providing direction and consultation on various health, safety, and environmental issues;
• Developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures;
• Interpreting and applying department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Facilitating and resolving sensitive health, safety, and environmental questions and concerns;
• Working as a member of a management team;
• PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications;
• Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.
• Please be aware that you can apply for any internal job offer after minimum one year in current role having previously informed your manager.

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