Safety Specialist (m/w/d)

Coperion GmbH in Weingarten serves as the main office for Coperion’s performance materials and recycling innovations. We specialize in technical process solutions for the plastics and bulk solids handling industries, with expertise in pneumatic conveying, rotary and diverter valves, and plant design. Our site is a key hub for system design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing.

We are now part of Hillenbrand.

We are now hiring our:

Safety Specialist

This role will report directly to the Global Field Service Leader, Coperion GmbH. You will also be part of our global HSE team, with a dotted line to the Regional Environmental, Health and Safety Leader - EMEA.

Responsibilities:

• Support and advise the Field Service team on all matters related to occupational health, safety, and accident prevention.
• Perform duties as a Safety Specialist (m/f/d) according to §§ 6, 9, and 10 of the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG).
• Maintain the Occupational Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 45001, including participation in audits and conducting internal audits per ISO 45001, 9001, and 19011 standards.
• Conduct construction site safety inspections and accident analyses.
• Deliver employee training sessions on work safety.
• Contribute to the creation and review of risk assessments within the Service department.
• Ensure the documentation of all occupational safety measures is accurate, complete, and up-to-date, including all necessary proofs and records.
• Manage the EPLAS safety software with administrative responsibilities.
• Provide reports to management and HSE responsible persons, monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with customers, internal departments, and external service providers.
• Act as the process owner for the SGA process (MAPS).

Requirements:

• Technical qualification such as a Technician or Master craftsman (m/f/d) or equivalent.
• Existing training as a Safety Specialist according to §7 ASiG, or willingness to undertake this part-time.
• Certification as an Internal Occupational Safety Auditor (ISO 45001 / 19011), or willingness to obtain certification during employment.
• Experience in Safety management, in direct contact with Factory, Field Service or technical field service. Experience as a Field Service Engineer, combined with a willingness to learn more about Safety, could also be an asset.
• Experience in the petrochemical/ chemical industry would be appreciated, given our activity in the plastics industry.
• Excellent knowledge of German regulations and laws related to occupational safety and fire protection.
• Structured and independent working style.
• Experience in project management, and communication skills.
• Fluent in both German and English Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments (up to 10%), mainly within Germany.

Join our dynamic team dedicated to continuous safety improvements and bring your proactive spirit and initiative to our international organization-together, we can make a real difference in safety excellence! Shape What Matters For Tomorrow.

Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

Hillenbrand and its affiliates are committed to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into their internal operations, external business activities and relationships with their numerous partners and stakeholders. That’s why, among other things, we value giving equal opportunities to applicants and employees regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity.  In addition, Hillenbrand and its affiliates are committed to being an equal employment opportunity employer that provides opportunities for all job seekers, including those with disabilities.