ESHA Manager (m/f/d) Additives

Drive Safety Excellence Across Clariant! Join Us as ESHA Manager (m/f/d) for our Additives sites in Germany - Gersthofen, Knapsack or Frankfurt a.M.

We are seeking an exceptional ESHA (Environment, Safety, Health, and Accident Prevention) Expert to join our team and lead our mission toward achieving our "Zero Accidents" target. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will develop and implement strategic ESHA initiatives while fostering a culture of safety excellence.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Establish and maintain a zero-incident culture through strategic initiatives.
• Lead best practice sharing and recognition programs across sites.
• Drive harmonization and digitalization of all ESHA-related processes.
• Lead and develop an ESHA team for Additives within Germany.

ESHA Management System & Compliance

• Develop and implement ESHA strategy aligned with Business Unit expectations and legal requirements.
• Drive implementation of Clariant's ESHA policies (Process Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Safety, Emergency Management).
• Monitor ESHA performance via KPIs and ensure timely quality reporting.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory ESHA standards and local regulations.
• Define, monitor and validate risk assessments and safety measures.
• Coordinate with Operations to implement appropriate risk management strategies.
• Ensure consistent implementation of ESHA standards across all sites.

Requirements

• Safety Engineer or master’s degree in engineering or chemistry.
• 5+ years’ experience in operations, site/plant ESHA functions or similar roles.
• Strong social competence and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Showcased a positive, results-driven approach alongside proven change management capabilities.
• Fluency in German and English.

Our Offer

• Innovative and challenging projects with significant impact on the company, our customers, and the environment.
• Attractive, performance-based remuneration with the benefits of a modern chemical company.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on safety culture across a global specialty chemicals company.
• Leadership role with visibility to senior management.
• Professional development and growth in a dynamic environment.

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company. Our purpose is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet". We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization.

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