EHS Manager

BD; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Waters is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) leader to oversee all German manufacturing facilities. You will drive regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across operations.

In this role you will partner with site leadership, liaise with authorities, and ensure ISO14001/ISO45001 compliance. Fluent German and English are required, and you will build a proactive safety culture across the site.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational safety, or related discipline.
• Several years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of German EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience implementing and managing EHS management systems.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership and oversight for EHS to all Germany manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with applicable regulatory, corporate and ISO management system requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance, culture, and operational excellence.
• Partner with site leadership to integrate EHS into business processes and decision-making.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures in line with legal and corporate requirements.
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Support the development of safety analyses, operating procedures, and risk evaluations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture including incident and near-miss reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Deliver EHS training programs and build capability across employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Manage and continuously improve environmental and safety management systems (e.g. ISO14001, ISO45001).
• Ensure compliant waste management processes including storage, handling, and disposal.
• Prepare and report EHS KPIs locally and within the regional/global matrix organisation.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external inspections and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with works councils, occupational health providers, regulatory authorities, and professional associations.
• Work closely with safety representatives, first aiders, fire wardens, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity measures.
• Provide expert guidance to leadership on EHS risks, compliance obligations, and improvement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Kenntnisse

EHS leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Audit experience

Ausbildung

Degree in engineering

Degree in environmental science

Degree in occupational safety

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to all Germany manufacturing facilities. Provide EHS support to regional field organisations.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory, corporate and ISO management system requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance, culture, and operational excellence.
• Partner with site leadership to integrate EHS into business processes and decision‑making.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.

Duties / Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures in line with legal and corporate requirements.
• Ensure compliance with German occupational safety, environmental protection, fire safety, and waste management regulations.
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Support the development of safety analyses, operating procedures, and risk evaluations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture including incident and near‑miss reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Deliver EHS training programs and build capability across employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Manage and continuously improve environmental and safety management systems (e.g. ISO14001, ISO45001).
• Ensure compliant waste management processes including storage, handling, and disposal.
• Prepare and report EHS KPIs locally and within the regional/global matrix organisation.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external inspections and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with works councils, occupational health providers, regulatory authorities, and professional associations.
• Work closely with safety representatives, first aiders, fire wardens, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity measures.
• Provide expert guidance to leadership on EHS risks, compliance obligations, and improvement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational safety, or related discipline.
• Several years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of German EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience implementing and managing EHS management systems.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001 management systems.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and hazard control.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills in a matrix organisation.
• Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP or similar systems.
• Structured, independent working style with high level of accountability.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and influence at all levels.