Group EHS Manager
DöhlerGroup
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Darmstadt • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and communicate comprehensive EHS strategies, guidelines and objectives for all global locations
- Collaborate with local EHS managers to ensure consistent implementation of internal and external requirements and regulations across the group
- Analyze and evaluate consolidated data from all locations to identify trends, improvement opportunities and best practices
- Lead group-wide EHS training and awareness programs to standardize knowledge and practices
- Conduct investigations into major incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective implementation of corrective actions
- Represent the company in interactions with authorities, stakeholders and industry associations on EHS matters across the group
- Benchmark and integrate industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve EHS standards within the group
- Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide environmental and sustainability initiatives, including waste management and carbon footprint reduction
- Provide guidelines and standards to ensure compliance with legal requirements for occupational and process safety, as well as environmental protection, within the integrated management system for all international sites
- Support local EHS managers in developing policies, processes and facilities that align with production growth while maintaining strong EHS performance
- Advise sites on adapting to legislative changes and ensure timely compliance with updated regulations
Requirements
- Degree in environmental sciences, engineering, health and safety management, or a related field
- Several years of professional experience in EHS management, ideally within an international organization
- In-depth knowledge of local, national and international EHS regulations and standards
- Strong analytical skills and experience in data evaluation and interpretation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German is an advantage
- Ability to coordinate and motivate teams across multiple locations
- Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven track record of successfully driving and embedding cultural change in EHS practices
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and the use of technologies for HSE management
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist) are an advantage
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
- Hands-on mentality
- Willingness to travel within the group of companies
Benefits
- Culture: Friendly, informal atmosphere; family-owned company; flat hierarchies; short communication channels; supportive colleagues
- Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition
- Empowerment: Opportunity to realize your full potential and take on responsibilities
- Digitalization: Strong partnerships with market-leading innovators provide access to state-of-the-art technologies
- Anniversary and special payments
- Employee referral bonuses
- Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial perks and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping and travel discounts, etc.)
- Welcome@Döhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues plus several weeks of individual training
- Döhler Academy: Continuous development through internal and external training programs
- Food provided: On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks
- Stay fit: Access to local sports offerings at reduced prices
- Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad
- Insurance benefits such as company pension and accident insurance
- Global growth trajectory: Challenging, internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt
- Attractive Darmstadt location: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot or by car (free parking)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
EHS managementdata analysisroot cause analysisenvironmental protectionoccupational safetyprocess safetywaste managementcarbon footprint reductionregulatory compliancecultural change in EHS practices
Soft skills
analytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationteam coordinationmotivationleadershipstakeholder managementindependent workingstructured workingsolution-oriented
Certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalCertified Industrial Hygienist