EHS Manager

EMEA Recruitment; Freiburg im Breisgau; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing organization near Freiburg im Breisgau is seeking an EHS Manager to lead Occupational Health and Safety standards. The role involves driving a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving overall Health, Safety, and Environmental performance. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or Science, 5+ years’ industrial experience, and strong knowledge of OHSE systems. Proficiency in German and good English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in embedding a safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed a strong OHSE culture on site.
• Drive Health, Safety, and Environmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards.
• Monitor, analyze, and report OHSE KPIs.
• Lead audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Strong knowledge of OHSE systems

Ability to influence and engage employees

Proactive mindset focused on prevention

Fluent in German

Good working knowledge of English

Education

Degree-level qualification in Engineering or Science

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Manager to join a leading international manufacturing organization. This role is based out of their plant close to Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

This is a site-critical role responsible for leading Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, embedding a strong safety culture, and ensuring full regulatory compliance across a complex production environment.

Key responsibilities as EHS Manager include:

• Lead and embed a strong OHSE culture on site, with a clear objective of achieving and sustaining zero injuries
• Drive Health, Safety, and Environmental performance in partnership with site leadership and operational teams
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, corporate standards, and recognized frameworks (e.g. ISO, OHSAS)
• Monitor, analyze, and report OHSE KPIs, incidents, and corrective actions
• Lead audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Develop procedures (such as PPE policy), deliver training, and manage contractor OHSE compliance

The ideal candidate profile:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Science, Operations, or equivalent industrial experience
• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of OHSE systems, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to influence, motivate, and engage employees at all levels
• Structured, proactive mindset with a strong focus on prevention and continuous improvement
• Fluent in German with good working knowledge of English

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

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