EHS Manager (m/f/d) for our Freiburg / Stetten site in Freiburg im Breisgau

What you will do

• Provide functional and disciplinary leadership to the EHS team and coordinate additional internal and external EHS resources
• Further develop and implement the global EHS strategy at our Freiburg / Stetten site in line with legal, regulatory and internal requirements
• Take ownership of the effectiveness and continuous development of the EHS management system, including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, and ensure existing certifications are maintained
• Ensure compliance with relevant EHS legislation, standards and Stryker requirements while advising key stakeholders on EHS matters
• Drive effective EHS risk management, including risk assessments, incident investigations, preventive measures and emergency response
• Lead EHS management of change processes related to changes in processes, plant and equipment as well as capital investment projects
• Implement and continuously improve EHS standards, audit and assurance programs as well as relevant training initiatives
• Prepare, analyze and report relevant EHS metrics and contribute to budget and capital investment planning
• Initiate and lead strategic and cross-functional projects focused on continuous improvement, efficiency and cost optimization

What you will need

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, natural sciences, environmental engineering or a comparable field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with extensive EHS experience within a regulated manufacturing organization
• Several years of direct people leadership experience, including experience in developing and supporting employees
• Strong knowledge of relevant EHS legislation as well as regulatory and local requirements
• Experience in developing and delivering EHS training programs
• Strong knowledge of risk management, change control, auditing, SOP development and document management
• Experience in process design and implementation as well as relevant management systems
• High degree of independence, accountability and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong “Safety First” mindset and the ability to authentically role‑model and embed a strong safety culture across the organization
• Broad understanding of objectives, processes, resources, strategies and interactions across multiple functions within a complex organization
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken

Preferred qualifications:

• Expertise in Quality and/or Manufacturing, ideally within a GMP-regulated environment
• Relevant professional EHS/safety certification, e.g. Sicherheitsfachkraft (Sifa), Certified Safety Professional/Manager or a comparable qualification
• Experience with EHS management systems and relevant standards, particularly ISO 14001
• General understanding of external challenges and developments within the industry and their potential impact on the business

Additional information:

• Permanent full-time employment contract (39 hours/week)
• Approx. 10% travel
• Due to the close connection to our manufacturing operations, this position requires a high level of onsite presence

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social background, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.

• Freiburg/Stetten 39Std: €6.733 - €11.119 EUR Monthly

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