Manager, Safety

We are now looking for a Manager, Safety for UPM Business Hub Wroclaw, Krakow HR Service Centre and to support UPM Raflatac. The position will be located in UPM Business HUB Wrocław. 

Greetings from your future manager  

 Our occupational health and safety practices are based on UPM’s visionary purpose and values and UPM Code of Conduct. UPM Safety vision and safety principles capture the essence of our safety culture and the mindset we want to embrace. UPM Safety standards guide us in the implementation and define the minimum requirements. “For me, safety is a value”. Our safety culture is built together, it is our shared goal, and we take action for it, also in the office environment. Safety for us is about people. Caring for ourselves and our colleagues is why we always choose safety. - Anne Hänninen, Director, Head of Business Hub Wroclaw 

What you will do 

• Ensure applicable safety procedures and working environment with respect of physical and mental health

• Conduct inspections of working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations audits, inform the employer about the occurrence of hazards in the workplace 

• Prepare (at least once a year) analyses of the technical condition of the premises

• Organize health and safety training 

• Participate in the development and evaluation of plans and documentation related to the modernization of the workplace 

• Ensure work related accidents are accurately reported, investigated and communicated on time as required by Polish Law Regulations and UPM Standard 

• Keep records, compiling, and storing documents related to workplace accidents, review detailed instructions on workplace safety and hygiene 

• Advise on the application of health and safety regulations and principles both physical and mental health 

• Participate in occupational risk assessments and safety walks, taking part in development of collective labor agreements, internal regulations, and general instructions on health and safety 

• Organize Quarterly OHS Committee Meetings 

• Be responsible for all safety topics in UPM Kymmene sp. z o.o.  – Wrocław and Kraków - fulfilling OHS Polish legal and UPM OHS standards 

• Support activities for UPM Raflatac 

Who you are   

• You have degree in occupational health and safety, (high level education plus/or post-graduate studies in OHS as per Polish H&S service regulation)  

• You have relevant work experience in health and safety roles  

• You have knowledge of ISO management standards (14001; 45001)  

• You have good verbal and written communications skills in English and Polish 

• You are committed to achieving results and have strong personal drive 

This is what we offer to you 

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create 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 UPM Business HUB Wroclaw, Poland. 

Ability to travel: 30% of working time  

The position holder will report to Director, Head of Business Hub Wroclaw. 

We offer a hybrid working model. 

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV latest by June 26th, 2025. We review applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already 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 is a global forest industry leader with headquarters in Finland. We create renewable and responsible wood-based alternatives for fossil-based materials utilizing our expertise in engineering, innovation and digitalization. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, a Human Resources Service Center in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 600 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services. 

What makes us unique? The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self-development, and our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage – are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM 

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