ESH & Emergency Response Manager

Searches @ Wenham Carter; Sachsen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Searches @ Wenham Carter is looking for an experienced ESH & Emergency Response Manager to lead safety and emergency response programmes within a high-tech manufacturing environment in Germany.

The role demands a degree in Occupational Safety or related fields, along with over 8 years of leadership experience in EHS, strong knowledge of relevant regulations, and fluency in both German and English.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader to significantly impact a complex industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' ESH leadership experience in manufacturing or high-tech industries.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety and ISO 14001/45001 standards.
• Professional safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ESH/ERC team with a safety-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
• Develop management systems and emergency response plans.

Skills

Leadership

EHS legislation

Fluent German

Strong English skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

We're looking for an experienced ESH & Emergency Response Manager to lead safety, environmental, and emergency response programmes within a large-scale, high-tech manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Lead and develop the ESH/ERC team, driving a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Develop and improve management systems, audits, and emergency response plans.
• Partner with regulators, stakeholders, and senior leadership to deliver best-in-class ESH performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through incident prevention and lessons learned.

About You

• Degree qualified in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years' ESH leadership experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, or other high-tech industries.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation, fire safety, and ISO 14001/45001 standards.
• Professional safety certification preferred, with fire protection or industrial hygiene qualifications an advantage.
• Fluent German and strong English skills are essential.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced international environment, with willingness to travel for onboarding and training.

An excellent opportunity for a strategic ESH leader to make a significant impact in a complex, cutting-edge industrial setting.