HSE and Material Compliance Executive

Freudenberg Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; Süleymanpaşa; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Turkey seeks a local Material Compliance Officer to oversee REACH, KKDIK, SDS management, and regulatory reporting. You will collaborate with external HSE providers, lead audits, and drive improvement across health, safety, and environmental programs.

The role requires a chemistry/environmental/engineering background, ISO 14001/45001 familiarity, and strong English communication to support global compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Experience in HSE, environmental or regulatory compliance functions.
• Knowledge of REACH, KKDIK, SDS management, occupational health & safety, and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the local Material Compliance Officer (MCO) ensuring compliance with customer, business, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate REACH and KKDIK compliance activities, supplier declarations, SDS management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Implement and support material compliance projects and initiatives in alignment with Global Material Compliance standards.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation, company policies, and management system requirements.
• Coordinate external HSE service providers, including safety specialists, physicians, and environmental consultants.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up activities.
• Manage contractor safety processes, emergency preparedness programs, and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate HSE training programs, health surveillance activities, and PPE management.
• Monitor preventive maintenance, safety improvement actions, and regulatory compliance activities to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, environmental reporting, and legal notifications.
• Support environmental and sustainability programs by coordinating improvement projects and awareness initiatives.
• Represent the company before regulatory authorities, external stakeholders, and global compliance teams on HSE, environmental, material compliance, and sustainability matters.
• Coordinate HSE initiatives through EPN (European Production Network) and Klüber Turkey activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Responsibilities:

• Act as the local Material Compliance Officer (MCO) and ensure compliance with customer, business, and regulatory material compliance requirements.
• Coordinate REACH and KKDIK compliance activities, supplier declarations, SDS management, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Implement and support material compliance projects and initiatives in alignment with Global Material Compliance standards.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation, company policies, and management system requirements.
• Coordinate external HSE service providers, including occupational safety specialists, occupational physicians, and environmental consultants.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up activities.
• Manage contractor safety processes, emergency preparedness programs, and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate HSE training programs, health surveillance activities, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) management.
• Monitor preventive maintenance, safety improvement actions, and regulatory compliance activities to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, environmental reporting, and legal notifications.
• Support environmental and sustainability programs by coordinating improvement projects, awareness initiatives, and compliance activities.
• Represent the company before regulatory authorities, external stakeholders, and global compliance teams on HSE, environmental, material compliance, and sustainability matters.
• Coordinate Kluber Turkey HSE initiatives through EPN (European Production Network)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience in HSE, environmental management, material compliance, or regulatory compliance functions.
• Knowledge of REACH, KKDIK, SDS management, occupational health & safety, and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, audits, and compliance activities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good command of written and spoken English

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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