Head of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of EHSS experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing, with at least 5 years in management/leadership roles
• Maintenance of relevant professional experience and mandatory training requirements
• Strong knowledge of German EHSS regulations and EU directives
• Experience with ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001, GMP, and sustainability frameworks
• Excellent communication skills in German and English

Tasks

• Lead the development and implementation of EHSS programs
• Oversee business continuity and physical security at the Halle site
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, operations, quality, and HR
• Advise leadership on EHSS compliance and recommend strategic improvements
• Represent the company to EHSS regulatory agencies for emissions, water, incidents, and waste
• Manage EHSS and Fire Brigade inspections and audits, ensuring timely resolution
• Provide training and coaching to strengthen the safety culture
• Ensure compliance with German and EU environmental laws (BImSchG, WHG, KrWG) and ISO 14001
• Oversee air emissions, wastewater, hazardous waste, and environmental reporting
• Lead environmental risk assessments for new processes and products
• Manage permits, licenses, and documentation while liaising with authorities
• Develop and maintain occupational health and safety programs
• Conduct risk assessments, investigations, and root cause analyses
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and lead emergency preparedness planning
• Drive sustainability strategy aligned with ESG goals
• Promote energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource conservation
• Support ISO 50001 and 14001 certifications and continuous improvement

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