Head of Global EHS (m / f / d)*

About us

We are seeking a “Head of Global EHS (m/w/d)*” to define and govern the global strategy for Environment, Health, and Safety. Implementation is carried out in close collaboration with EHS representatives from the Business Units and sites, who are empowered and supported by the EHS Office. The role focuses on defining the global EHS strategy and enabling the organization to apply these frameworks effectively while fostering a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement. The Head of Global EHS leads international teams and acts as a hands‑on strategic partner to shape a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment across all global locations. It reports directly to the Management Board.

Your Contribution

• Defines and aligns the global EHS strategy with corporate goals; advises senior management on risks, opportunities and measures for improvement
• Develops and enforces global EHS policies and ensures compliance through overseeing audits, inspections, and performance monitoring across all sites
• Identifies and mitigates environmental and operational risks; ensures adherence to legal and internal standards
• Strongly promotes a proactive safety culture and drives integration of EHS into daily business operations worldwide
• Fosters continuous improvement in EHS performance and facilitates Best Practice Sharing across all company locations
• Leads and develops a global EHS team

Your Profile

• University Degree (Master) in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field. Additional qualification as “Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit (SiFa)” desired
• Min. 8 years in a comparable management Position
• Practical experience in production, process optimization and change Management
• Strong leadership skills; able to drive change; experience in working within a cross‑functional, multinational matrix environment
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills; excellent communication and project management skills
• Fluency in English and German

Your Benefits

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Trust‑based working time; Holistic corporate health management; Multiple career opportunities

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT AG, Human Resources, Natalina Klein,

*At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.