EHS Manager Sweden (f/m/d)

Avantor, Inc.; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 650,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of mission-critical products is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Gothenburg, Sweden. This hybrid role involves leading EHS standards across manufacturing and distribution, ensuring compliance with Swedish regulations, and supporting ISO certifications. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in sciences or occupational safety, experience with chemicals, and fluency in Swedish and English. The position offers flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

Qualifications

• Valid driving license and driving experience.
• ATEX 137 knowledge preferred.
• Fire Safety knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS standards and practices across various operations.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish Work Environment Act and Environmental Code.
• Act as main EHS contact for audits and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Experience with chemicals safety & management

Knowledge of Swedish or Nordic EHS regulatory environments

Internal auditor experience with ISO 14001 and 45001

Proficient in Swedish and English (C1)

Education

Relevant senior professional qualifications in sciences or occupational safety

A relevant environmental qualification

Job description

The Opportunity: VWR, part of Avantor®, is a leading global provider of mission‑critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. To strengthen our European EHS organization, we are seeking an experienced EHS Manager Sweden (f/m/d) to support our manufacturing, distribution, and on‑site laboratory service operations across the country.

This is a hybrid role, with frequent on‑site visits in and around Gothenburg/Mölndal. You will have the option to work 1‑2 days per week from home.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Lead and continuously improve EHS standards and practices across manufacturing, distribution, and on‑site laboratory services in Sweden
• Ensure compliance with Swedish Work Environment Act (AML) and Environmental Code (Miljöbalken)
• Maintain and update the legal register in line with AFS 2023:1 and AFS 2023:2 (new 2025 structure)
• Drive a people‑centered safety culture that encourages participation, ownership, and proactive risk identification
• Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks, including Serious Incident and Fatality (SIF) hazards
• Support and lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Act as the main EHS contact for regulatory authorities, customers, and internal/external audits
• Contribute to the delivery of European and global EHS strategies, aligning local initiatives with wider business goals
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate closely with operational, facilities, security, and commercial teams to manage risks, change initiatives, and projects
• Promote environmentally responsible, sustainable, and socially responsible behaviour across the organisation

What we're looking for

• Relevant senior professional qualifications in sciences, occupational safety or related fields
• A relevant environmental qualification
• Experience with chemicals safety & management; knowledge of biohazards safety would be an advantage
• Internal auditor experience with ISO 14001 and 45001
• Proven experience in Swedish or Nordic EHS regulatory environments
• Languages: Swedish C1, English C1
• A valid driving license and driving experience
• ATEX 137 knowledge preferred
• Fire Safety knowledge preferred
• Ergonomics specialisation would be an advantage

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.