EHS Manager (H/F)

Oterra; Cossé-le-Vivien; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in natural colors is seeking an EHS manager for their Cossé-le-Vivien plant in France. The successful candidate will lead health, safety, and environmental programs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include updating site documentation, managing training and audits, and defining preventive measures. Candidates should have strong initiative, be fluent in English, and be proficient in MS Office. This is a permanent contract offering a real opportunity to make an impact on safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong initiative, autonomy, and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluent English and proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to manage confidential information and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead site’s health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Ensure compliance with laws and reduce risks.
• Develop and deliver safety training.
• Investigate incidents and manage corrective actions.
• Represent EHS in meetings and report KPIs.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Fluent English

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Oterra is the global leader in naturally sourced colors for food, beverages, dietary supplements, and pet food. With over 140 years of expertise, we believe nature got it right the first time. Join our fast-growing, international team and help us make natural, healthy food accessible worldwide.

We looking for our new EHS manager (H/F) for our Cossé Plant in France.

Your Mission

Lead our site’s health, safety, and environmental programs. Ensure compliance with laws, reduce risks, and foster a culture of safety through training, audits, and visible leadership. Act as the key link between employees, suppliers, and authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance: Update site documentation, manage permits, and oversee wastewater treatment.
• Training & Culture: Develop and deliver safety training; coach leadership on behavioral safety.
• Risk Management: Define preventive measures, investigate incidents, and manage corrective actions.
• CSR & Audits: Lead recycling, audits (Sedex/SMETA), and risk matrix updates.
• Leadership: Represent EHS in meetings, report KPIs, and support corporate EHS strategy.

Required Skills

• Strong initiative, autonomy, and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Fluent English; proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to manage confidential information and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

Make a real impact on safety and sustainability in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Location : Cossé le Vivien (53) - Permanent contrat - Cadre Status