Ensure legal compliance and continuous improvement
Strengthen proactive safety culture
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VWR, part of Avantor®, is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Bruchsal, Germany, to lead and enhance environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives across their operations. The role requires a strong background in EHS compliance, safety culture development, and collaboration with site leadership.
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Job Summary
Lead EHSS&S (Environment, Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability) topics across German operations in line with global and European strategies.
As we operate in an international environment, please submit your application in English.
Competitive compensation and benefits, including base salary, a performance-based annual bonus, and a company car.
Matching Summary
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VWR, part of Avantor®, is seeking an experienced EHS Manager in Bruchsal, Germany, to lead and enhance environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives across their operations. The role requires a strong background in EHS compliance, safety culture development, and collaboration with site leadership.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lead EHSS&S across German operations
Ensure legal compliance and continuous improvement
Strengthen proactive safety culture
Identify and mitigate SIF risks
Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work
Act as primary EHS contact for regulators
Manage incident investigations and root cause analysis
Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
Partner with operations and customers to reduce risk
Deliver EHS training and manage third-party providers
Nice-to-have
Safety culture analysis and development
Behavior-based safety programs
SEVESO inventory management and calculation
Ergonomics experience
Knowledge of safety in automation
Key Requirements
Degree-level qualification in science, occupational safety, or related field
Certification as „Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit“ (ASiG §6)
Fire Protection Officer qualification
Relevant environmental qualification
Lead Auditor certification (ISO 14001 & 45001)
Extensive EHS experience in a global, multi-site organization
Working knowledge of German occupational health and safety legislation