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About the Company

Our client is an established industrial manufacturing business operating within a regulated chemical production environment. The site forms part of an international group and maintains high standards across safety, environmental compliance, and operational performance.

The facility operates under major hazard regulations and requires strong technical oversight, proactive risk management, and close cooperation with authorities and internal stakeholders. The company culture is hands-on, production-focused, and places strong emphasis on practical safety leadership rather than purely administrative compliance.

About the Role

You will take full ownership of the Health, Safety & Environmental function at site level, ensuring legal compliance, operational safety, and continuous improvement within a technically demanding chemical production environment.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role requiring daily engagement on the shop floor, close collaboration with production teams, and confident interaction with regulatory authorities. The position combines strategic oversight with operational execution and requires a proactive, forward-thinking safety mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the HSE function across a regulated chemical production siteEnsure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental and major hazard legislationAct as primary contact for authorities, inspections, and certification bodiesMaintain and further develop management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001)Prepare, update and manage safety documentation, risk assessments, and operational proceduresOversee emergency preparedness plans and major hazard documentationLead internal and external audits and drive closure of findingsAnalyse incidents, near misses and deviations; implement corrective and preventive actionsProvide structured guidance to plant leadership and production teams on HSE mattersSupport safe machinery relocation, plant modifications and technical change processesStrengthen safety culture through training, coaching and visible leadership presence

Experience and Requirements

Several years' experience as HSE Manager / HSE Lead within chemical or process-based manufacturingProven knowledge of major hazard legislation and regulatory frameworksStrong experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems, including audit preparation and executionSolid understanding of plant operations, machinery safety and technical production environmentsExperience interacting with authorities and managing compliance inspectionsAbility to anticipate risks and maintain strategic oversight in a dynamic plant environmentStrong communication skills with the ability to influence at all organisational levelsFluent German and good English requiredWillingness to work full-time on-site

Benefits

Competitive salary packageRelocation support available for the right candidateHigh-responsibility plant leadership role within a regulated industrial environmentDirect impact on operational safety and long-term plant performanceClose collaboration with plant management and senior leadership