For our client, an international, listed life sciences group operating a small branch in the area Basel/Zurich with appr. 200 FTEs, we are seeking the Manager Health, Safety & Environment (f/m):

Responsibilities:

• Acting as HSE Manager of the local site
• Drive the site’s long-term continuous improvement in HSE & sustainability in a pro-active manner
• Lead HSE initiatives as well as monitor performance and progress with regard to HSE compliance and continuous improvement by advising and influencing internal stakeholders on group policies & requirements and national regulations
• Provide inspirational leadership and proactively engage with people on relevant HSE topics and related behaviours
• Contribute to the local HSE committee and report to the site’s General Manager
• Advising and preparing proposals/objectives on the implementation of relevant HSE requirements for approval by site management
• Leading HSE audits within the organisation and supporting adequate follow up
• Investigating HSE incidents and advise on actions to prevent recurrence
• Managing implementation projects related to HSE compliance and improvement
• Co-ordination of emergency response/security operations and the preparation of contingency plans for accidents and incidents
• Advise on HSE training programmes and initiatives
• Staying abreast of developments with regard to laws and regulations, and facilitating the exchange of experience and best practices

Requirements:

• Qualification in Natural Science or Engineering
• A specific education or experience as safety engineer or similar is a clear advantage
• Significant people management experience gained in an operational environment
• Fluent in German and English
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven track record of leadership and driving project management
• Excellent communication skills
• Essential behaviours are high levels of self-motivation, strong influencing skills, risk awareness and attention to detail