Head of Global HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)

Head of Global HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Location: Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (Hybrid) Overview: This opportunity is with a leading specialist in adhesive solutions. With a history spanning over 170 years, this family-run company maintains a strong sense of social responsibility and is proud to be a reliable partner to its customers through pioneering technologies. With 1,500+ colleagues across more than 20 countries, this is an international company headquartered in Germany. Benefits: Attractive Remuneration : Benefit from a competitive package that reflects your skills and contributions and generously rewards your hard work. Work internationally : Help to bring together HSE alignment across 20 countries+ Permanent Full-Time Position : Permanent employment in an innovative, family-run company with a strong sense of social responsibility. Responsible and varied tasks that allow you to have an enjoyable and varied job Flexible Working: benefit from flexible working conditions and home office arrangements (up to 40%) 30 Days’ Vacation Tasks: Development, implementation, and execution of global SHE strategies in line with the company vision, ESG goals, and local conditions Definition and further development of SHE standards, processes, and targets Leadership, further development, and close collaboration with global SHE teams and regional SHE organisations, exchange of best practices, and integration of global SHE standards into local work processes. Building a global SHE culture with a focus on prevention, ownership, and continuous improvement Ensuring compliance with all relevant national and international regulations and standards Design and implementation of global awareness campaigns and training programs Establishment of effective SHE reporting and regular communication with internal and external stakeholders Your Profile: Degree in safety engineering, environmental sciences, engineering, or similar In-depth knowledge of national and international SHE standards and legal regulations Several years of management experience, especially in international teams At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in a global company in the chemical or plastics industry Expert knowledge of emission control, waste law, hazardous substances law, occupational health and safety In-depth knowledge of national and international SHE standards and legal regulations Confident use of MS Office products and eANV Very good German and English skills For more information, please contact Luke Fines: luke.fines@adaptivelifescience.com +49 30 1663 4514 Who Are Adaptive Life Science? Here at Adaptive Life Science, we provide specialised recruitment services to the Life Science sector, covering the Medical Device, Diagnostic, and Biotech industries globally. We are connected with the most innovative medical companies in the world, and are ready to support your career development with them. Why Apply With Us? Our services are 100% free to candidates, and our focus is helping you find your dream job that aligns with your career goals, technical skill set, and culture fit. We offer a range of services, including: Expert advice on your CV and cover letter Guidance on salary expectations Personalized interview preparation Connections to exclusive job opportunities Assistance in negotiating the best possible offers 50% of the CVs we send to clients are accepted Accepted or declined, either way we will provide you with feedback We believe in being your trusted advisor throughout your job search. We will take the stress out of the process by working around your schedule, and with your needs. Who Do Adaptive Work With? We offer a wide portfolio of over 150+ Life Science companies, from start-ups with impressive funding and innovative product development, mid-sized companies investing in R&D, all the way to market leaders with significant global presence. If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV or contact Luke Fines for further details on this opportunity and additional vacancies in the medical device, biotech, and diagnostics industry.