HSE Manager (M/F/D)

The Opportunity

A global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to drive Environmental, Health & Safety performance across multiple, highly advanced production sites in Germany.

This is a highly visible role with responsibility for developing EHS strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting operational excellence initiatives, and fostering a strong safety culture across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Act as the primary contact for EHS-related matters.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve EHS management systems, processes and programmes.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Support manufacturing teams with risk assessments, equipment changes, facility modifications and operational improvements.
• Drive EHS performance through KPI management, reporting and audit programmes.
• Collaborate with site leadership teams to embed a proactive safety culture.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and support inspections and certifications.
• Deliver improvement initiatives aimed at reducing risk and enhancing operational performance.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Qualification as a Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (SiFa) or equivalent.
• Experience leading EHS activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of occupational safety, environmental compliance and relevant regulations.
• Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and management systems.
• Comfortable working with KPIs, dashboards and compliance reporting.
• Experience supporting audits, certifications and regulatory inspections.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent German and strong English language skills.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strategic EHS leadership role with significant visibility.
• Influence across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Opportunity to shape and improve EHS culture and performance.
• International manufacturing environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation.