EHS Manager

PPG INDUSTRIES LIMITED; Tiel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global company with developmentopport

Exposure to international EHSStandards

Job summary

PPG Industries Limited in the Netherlands seeks an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health and safety activities at the Tiel site. You will partner with the Site Leadership Team and the Country EHS Manager to ensure compliance, drive safety culture and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities include maintaining the EHS management system, conducting audits and risk assessments, delivering training, and supporting regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS role within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations.
• Experience supporting EHS programs, audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site EHS Management System.
• Collaborate with local management, coordinators and authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain EHS programs, procedures, inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Assist with incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Monitor EHS KPIs and deliver regular reports to stakeholders.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns.
• Promote a positive safety culture and collaborate with operations teams.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce risk.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Audits

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Dutch & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS

Job description

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.

EHS Manager

Are you passionate about creating a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace? Do you have experience driving Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and ensuring compliance in a manufacturing environment? Then this opportunity at PPG could be the perfect next step in your career!

About the Role

As an EHS Manager, you will support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security activities at our Tiel site. Working closely with the Site Leadership Team and the Country EHS Manager, you will help ensure compliance with legislation and PPG standards while contributing to a strong safety culture across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional who is looking to further develop their expertise within a global manufacturing environment.

What will you do?

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the site EHS Management System.
• Collaborate with local Management, Coordinators and Authorities to ensure EHS compliance with environmental, health, safety, and security regulations are met.
• Maintaining EHS programs, procedures, inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support incident, accident, near miss, and environmental event investigations, helping identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and prepare regular reports and KPI updates.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to employees.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture by partnering with operations and site teams.
• Facilitate local EHS leadership meetings and communicate key EHS initiatives and performance updates to stakeholders.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and business continuity initiatives.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support regulatory inspections.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects focused on reducing risk and improving environmental and safety performance.
• Collaborate with regional and site EHS colleagues to share best practices and drive improvements.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or chemical environment.
• Knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations.
• Experience supporting EHS programs, audits, risk assessments, or compliance activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across different functions.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop within the EHS field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally if required.

What do we offer?

• An opportunity to develop your EHS career within a global industry leader.
• Exposure to international EHS standards and best practices.
• A supportive environment with coaching and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a visible impact on workplace safety and environmental performance.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within PPG.