Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

We are now looking for a Health, Safety and Environment Manager to join our Adhesive Materials team in Biskupice Podgórne, Poland.

Greetings from your future manager

At UPM, we are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable working environment for all our employees and stakeholders. Environmental responsibility and occupational safety are not just regulatory requirements — they are core values that define who we are as a company. Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe, every day. We continue to strengthen our safety culture through shared responsibility, transparent communication, and continuous improvement. This culture is built on trust, proactive action, and learning. Together, we build a workplace where safety is a mindset, and sustainability is a promise. – Krzysztof Minta, General Manager, Wrocław Factory

What you will do

• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of best-in-class occupational health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices, ensuring full alignment with legal requirements, UPM’s global standards and Global Safety Initiatives

• Proactively assess and anticipate site-specific safety needs; design and lead strategic initiatives to elevate safety performance, ergonomics, and health awareness across all operations

• Partner closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams including Global Safety Organization to embed a proactive safety mindset and strengthen a culture of accountability and care

• Lead and optimize audit and inspection processes to ensure ongoing compliance with Polish legislation and UPM’s internal standards

• Champion and coordinate impactful HSE training programs, ensuring all employees are equipped with the knowledge and tools to work safely and responsibly

• Own the end-to-end process for incident reporting, root cause analysis, and transparent communication, ensuring timely corrective actions and shared learning

• Maintain and continuously improve documentation systems related to workplace incidents, safety protocols, and hygiene standards

• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and lead the implementation of necessary changes to maintain compliance and operational excellence

• Inspire, guide, and develop a high-performing team of HSE specialists, fostering collaboration and professional growth

Who you are  

• You hold a degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent higher education/postgraduate studies, as required by Polish Health & Safety service regulations

• You bring at least 5 years of relevant experience in health and safety roles, preferably in a dynamic manufacturing or industrial setting

• You are a proactive leader with a passion for safety and a track record of driving measurable improvements

• You demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• You are well-versed in ISO management systems, particularly ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and leverage them to drive operational excellence

• You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Polish and English

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils’. Our work is impactful and transformative

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working

Additional information

The position is located in Biskupice Podgórne.

The position holder will report to General Manager, Wrocław Factory.

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV latest by July 23rd, 2025. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +48 12 399 94 99.

If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/   

UPM Adhesive Materials offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,6 billion (USD 1,7 billion) in 2024. Read more: labelmaterials.upm.com

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