EHS Manager Germany (f/m/d)

VWR, part of Avantor®, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.

To strengthen our European EHS organization, we are seeking an experienced EHS Manager Germany (f/m/d) to support our manufacturing, distribution, and on-site service operations across the country.

If you have a track record of successfully building a people-oriented and trust-based safety culture and would like to have a real influence on complex, fast-paced manufacturing and distribution sites, we’d love to hear from you!

As we operate in an international environment, please submit your application in English.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Reporting to the European Director EHSS&S, you will be the key link between corporate EHS and German site operations, providing both strategic direction and operational support.

• Lead EHSS&S (Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability) topics across German operations in line with global and European strategies
• Ensure legal compliance while driving continuous improvement
• Strengthen a proactive safety culture
• Identify and mitigate Serious Incident and Fatality (SIF) risks
• Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
• Act as the primary EHS contact for regulators and audits
• Manage incident investigations, including root cause analysis
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
• Partner with operations and customers to reduce risk
• Deliver EHS training and manage third-party EHS providers

What we are looking for

• Degree-level qualification in science, occupational safety, or a related field
• Certification as „Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit“ (ASiG §6)
• Fire Protection Officer qualification
• Relevant environmental qualification
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 14001 & 45001)
• Safety Culture Analysis and development, including behavior-based safety programs
• Extensive EHS experience in a global, multi-site organization
• Working knowledge of German occupational health and safety legislation governing agencies
• Demonstrable application of ATEX 137 regulations within a chemical warehouse
• Fluent German and fluent English (C1)
• SEVESO inventory management and calculation experience would be an asset
• Ergonomics experience would be an asset
• Knowledge of safety in automation would be an asset

What we offer

• A strategic, high-impact role with country-wide scope
• Strong visibility and collaboration with site leadership and regulators
• The opportunity to actively shape safety, sustainability, and risk management in a multi-site environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including base salary, a performance-based annual bonus, and a company car
• Flexible working arrangements and a high degree of autonomy
• A purpose-driven organization with safety as a core value

Location: Within commuting distance of Bruchsal | Work Model: Flex hybrid with weekly site visits (approx. 30% traveling across Germany and occasionally other European countries)

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
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