EHS Manager

Coherent Corp.; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading photonics company in Jarfalla, Sweden is seeking an experienced EHS Manager. You will be responsible for all site Environmental, Health, and Safety activities, ensuring compliance with Swedish legislation and corporate standards. The ideal candidate is a senior-level EHS professional with a strong background in leading EHS functions in high-risk environments. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days on-site each week. Apply to join a collaborative environment driven by innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Senior-level EHS professional with strong experience leading EHS functions.
• Certified Fire Safety Manager (LSO), willing to obtain Supervisor for Flammable Goods (LBE).
• Proven experience in high-risk manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site EHS activities ensuring compliance with Swedish legislation.
• Develop the EHS function and coach the EHS Lead Officer.
• Drive EHS strategy, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

EHS leadership

Occupational safety

Environmental compliance

Fluent in Swedish

Fluent in English

Education

University degree in Safety Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Coherent Corp. is the global leader in photonics, empowering innovators to shape the future with breakthrough technologies, from advanced materials to complete laser and optical systems. Our solutions impact industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets, helping customers overcome complex challenges and unlock new possibilities. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, we operate worldwide, offering an international, collaborative environment where research, manufacturing, and customer-focused teams drive innovation and deliver real-world results.

Location: Jarfalla | Hybrid: 3 days on-site per week

Job Summary

As the EHS Manager, you will have full responsibility for all site EHS activities – from occupational health and safety to environmental compliance, fire safety, and emergency preparedness. You will serve as the primary EHS contact for the site, while reporting directly to the Regional EHS Leader, EMEA.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own and lead all site EHS activities with full accountability for EHS compliance at the Järfälla site, ensuring adherence to Swedish legislation, corporate standards, and ISO 14001/45001.
• Act as the site’s primary EHS authority, formally appointed as Fire Safety Manager (LSO) and Supervisor for Flammable Goods (LBE), with authority to initiate corrective actions and improvements across all EHS areas.
• Lead and develop the site EHS function, including coaching and developing the EHS Lead Officer (Deputy), while partnering closely with Quality and reporting to the Regional EHS Leader (EMEA).
• Drive EHS strategy, KPIs, risk management, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Represent Coherent in all EHS matters towards authorities, auditors, insurers, and external stakeholders.
• Build and sustain a strong safety culture based on trust, collaboration, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement.

About You

• Senior-level EHS professional with strong experience leading EHS functions and management systems in complex environments.
• University degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or equivalent.
• Certified Fire Safety Manager (LSO) and Supervisor for Flammable Goods (LBE), or willingness to obtain.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• Proven experience leading EHS programs in high-risk manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong expertise in occupational safety, fire safety, and environmental compliance, including audits, incident investigations, and authority interactions.
• Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on, from planning through execution.

CULTURE COMMITMENT

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

• I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Applications for this tole close COB on Monday, 16 th February. If you require any adjustment to the application process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It\'s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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