EHS Manager

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Kaiserslautern; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Kaiserslautern, Germany, is seeking a senior Environmental, Health and Safety leader to manage a large program across industrial operations. You will implement a robust EHS Management System, drive ISO 14001 compliance, and lead incident investigations while coaching managers and supervisors in safety best practices.

The role requires German language proficiency (Level B) and substantial experience in industrial EHS program management, with a focus on building a strong safety culture

Qualifications

• Understanding of risk assessment tools and job hazard analyses.
• Ability to monitor and measure safety program performance metrics.
• Ability to conduct incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to oversee safety assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as safety culture champion through training and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently with direct line to corporate Quality Office.
• Implement a standardized Environmental Safety and Health Program (Management System based).
• Provide training and best practices to managers and supervisors.
• Ensure ISO 14001 compliance and internal environmental processes/controls.
• Manage data and reporting of injuries/illnesses, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Risk assessment tools

Safety program metrics

Incident investigations

Project safety assessments

Safety training & mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Purpose:

This position manages a large-scale Environmental, Health and Safety department in accordance with company policies and procedures and the PWS

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate independently from the local management with a direct line of communication to the corporate Quality Office.
• Responsible for implementing a standardized Environmental Safety and Health Program, which is Management System based.
• Provides training and best practices to managers and supervisors
• Responsible for all aspects of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System compliance and the establishment of internal environmental processes/controls.
• Directly responsible for all data and reporting of injuries/accidents, illnesses in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of risk assessment tools such as job safety/task-based tools Job hazard analysis, bow tie assessments).
• Ability to monitor and measure key safety program performance metrics to ensure objectives are being achieved.
• Ability to conduct incident investigations focused on understanding the chain of events, identification of causal factors to include root cause analysis, and development of meaningful corrective actions to ensure similar incidents do not recur.
• Ability to oversee and conduct project safety assessments and inspections and make recommendations for the correction of hazardous work practices and conditions to ensure employee safety.
• Be the project safety culture champion through engagement with management and employees, by providing meaningful safety training, and by coaching and mentoring the workforce..

Education:

• High school diploma or Foreign Country equivalent.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing a large environmental, safety and health programs for industrial operations. Additional experience with proven track record may be substituted for education.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must possess Level B German language proficiency.
• Must have the experience and knowledge to implement a large-scale industrial program using industry best practices in order to comply with German Occupational Health and Safety requirements, DoD, OSHA, OEBGD, ISO 9001:2015 and 14001: 2015 standards, hazardous waste management, and other applicable Host Nation and Federal regulations.
• Must have a working knowledge of required safety management system automation.
• Must possess the appropriate verbal and written communication skills to conduct meetings, execute plans, and to prepare reports, plans, and working instructions.
• Must have intermediate or better level competency in computer skills and programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent planning/organizational skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Certification, License & Clearance:

• Certification as CIH, CSP, OHST, CHMM, or German Occupational Health and Safety equivalent is desired. Candidates without professional certification will be expected to achieve certification within 6 months of hire.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.

• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in

compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

70000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax‑saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/06/2026 - Until Filled

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