Senior EHS Specialist (M/F)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Poznań; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior HSE Specialist for an international manufacturing company in Poznań. This hands-on role supports employees and managers, owning safety standards and compliance.

You will conduct risk assessments, inspections, investigations, and training; collaborate with global HSE teams; ensure Polish regulations compliance and contribute to continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HSE/occupational health & safety, preferably in manufacturing or technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of Polish HSE legislation and standards.
• Hands-on experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and workplace inspections.
• Experience with chemical safety is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; English for international environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Polish HSE regulations and internal standards.
• Conduct occupational risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Support organization in health and safety areas.
• Identify hazards and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Prepare and update HSE procedures and documentation.
• Conduct HSE training and raise safety awareness among employees.
• Cooperate with managers, contractors and external institutions.
• Support audits and inspections.
• Monitor HSE requirements related to processes and chemicals.
• Support emergency preparedness and response.
• Participate in HSE improvement projects and international collaborations.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Workplace inspections

Chemical safety

English proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

HSE / engineering education

Job description

For our Client, an international company operating in a highly technical and manufacturing environment, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior HSE Specialist to join their team in Poznań.

This is a hands-on role for an HSE professional who enjoys working close to the business, supporting employees and managers, and taking ownership of safety standards and compliance.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with Polish HSE regulations and internal company standards
• Conducting occupational risk assessments and workplace inspections
• Supporting the organization in the area of occupational health and safety
• Identifying hazards and implementing preventive and corrective actions
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Preparing and updating HSE procedures, instructions and documentation
• Conducting HSE training and building safety awareness among employees
• Cooperating with managers, employees, contractors and external institutions
• Supporting audits and inspections
• Monitoring compliance with HSE requirements related to technical processes and chemical substances
• Supporting emergency preparedness and response
• Participating in HSE improvement projects and initiatives
• Cooperating with international HSE teams and sharing best practices

We are looking for:

• Several years of experience in an HSE / Occupational Health & Safety role, preferably in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Strong knowledge of Polish HSE legislation
• Practical experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and workplace inspections
• Experience working with chemical safety will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• English enabling effective communication in an international environment
• Relevant HSE / engineering / technical education

What the company offers:

• A responsible and independent position within an international organization
• Opportunity to work in a technically advanced environment
• Cooperation with international HSE structures
• Participation in projects focused on safety and continuous improvementStable employment and attractive working conditions