Regional EHS Manager (m/f/d) EMEA

Stellenbeschreibung

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