SHE Manager Spain

dsm-firmenich; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Global team

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a SHE Manager to drive Safety, Health and Environment activities across our Spain operations, including office, lab, and facilities. You will ensure compliance with Spanish legislation and global SHE standards, conduct risk assessments and audits, manage contractor safety, incidents, and KPIs, and lead SHE training with cross-functional teams.

Fluency in Spanish and strong English, a Master’s in Occupational Risk Prevention, and 3+ years experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Risk Prevention valid in Spain, covering Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics & Applied Psychosociology.
• Minimum 3 years of SHE/HSE experience in industrial, chemical or laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of Spanish health and safety legislation and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience managing contractors, permits and related safety requirements in operations.
• Experience in multinational organizations; strong MS Office and SharePoint skills.
• Fluent Spanish and high level English; proactive, collaborative mindset and strong communication/training skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local SHE regulations and global company standards, and maintain SHE documentation, procedures, systems and SharePoint resources.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety tours and audits, ensuring follow-up of preventive and corrective actions.
• Support laboratory and operational teams in managing chemical and workplace safety risks, including contractor safety documentation, work permits and prevention requirements.
• Manage incident reporting, root cause analysis and SHE KPIs to support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate SHE training for employees, contractors and external personnel, and collaborate closely with HR, laboratories, facilities, maintenance and global SHE teams.
• Support emergency preparedness, including evacuation drills and coordination of emergency response teams.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

English proficiency

Communication skills

Training skills

Proactive mindset

Contractor management

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job title: SHE Manager Spain

Location: Barcelona, Spain.

Introduction

At dsm-firmenich, we are looking for a SHE Manager to ensure the effective implementation and continuous improvement of Safety, Health and Environment activities across our operations in Spain.

Based in Barcelona, this role supports office, laboratory and operational environments and works closely with local and global stakeholders to ensure compliance with Spanish legislation and dsm-firmenich SHE standards.

Your key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local SHE regulations and global company standards, and maintain SHE documentation, procedures, systems and SharePoint resources.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety tours and audits, ensuring follow-up of preventive and corrective actions.
• Support laboratory and operational teams in managing chemical and workplace safety risks, including contractor safety documentation, work permits and prevention requirements.
• Manage incident reporting, root cause analysis and SHE KPIs to support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate SHE training for employees, contractors and external personnel, and collaborate closely with HR, laboratories, facilities, maintenance and global SHE teams.
• Support emergency preparedness, including evacuation drills and coordination of emergency response teams.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Official Master’s Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention valid in Spain, covering Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics & Applied Psychosociology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in SHE, HSE or Occupational Risk Prevention roles, preferably within industrial, chemical or laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of Spanish health and safety legislation, risk assessment methodologies, and safety procedures.
• Experience managing contractors, work permits and related safety requirements within operational environments.
• Experience working in multinational or international organizations, with strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills.
• Fluent Spanish and a high level of English, combined with a proactive, practical and collaborative mindset, as well as strong communication and training skills.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.