Regional EHS Manager (m/f/d) EMEA

Regional EHS Manager (m/f/d) EMEA

Permanent 

 

 

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality. Working with customers around the world, we shape the future and provide vital innovations in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and has a team of around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.

About Heraeus Business Solutions

Heraeus Business Solutions brings together various corporate functions that act as competence centers for the entire Heraeus Group. Based at five sites worldwide, our experts develop customized solutions for our operating businesses, establish best practices and provide advice in the areas of human resources, legal, marketing and communications, sustainability, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, purchasing, finance and accounting, and taxes. To ensure the satisfaction of our internal customers, proximity to the business and ongoing dialogue are particularly important to us. We promote a culture of learning and facilitate the ongoing development of our 400 specialists to help them reach their full potential.

 

The following challenges await you: 

• Lead the implementation and continuous development of EHS culture, policies, and standards across the EMEA region and support the global EHS Team.
• Establish a shared vision, clear direction, and accountability framework for EHS across regional sites.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to EHS teams within the region.
• Drive the development and execution of a sustainable EHS strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable EHS regulations to safeguard business continuity.
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments, industry trends, and innovations, translating them into actionable insights.
• Foster best practice sharing and strong cross-functional collaboration across the EMEA region.
• Ongoing dialogue with other companies and associations to identify current developments in the field of EHS and assess their benefits for Heraeus.
• Support M&A activities and new projects from an EHS perspective.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with authorities and industry associations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to regional and global leadership on all EHS matters.

Your profile:

• University degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field
• ~10 years of professional experience in EHS, including significant exposure to local and international environments
• Demonstrated experience in leading EHS initiatives and influencing without direct line authority
• Strong background in EHS regulations and compliance within the EMEA region
• Proven ability to drive cultural change and implement strategic initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including external representation
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Fluent in English; good German knowledge is a plus
• Willingness to travel within EMEA

What we offer:

• Strong salary package - attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
• Modern working time arrangements - time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work
• Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement)
• Additional benefits - subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations