Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organization have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

We are looking for an EHS Manager (m/f/d) who will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and compliant working conditions across the organization. In this role, you will actively support day-to-day operations, conduct analyses, and contribute your expertise to projects and processes. Ideally, you have a technical background in electrical engineering and will take ownership of electrical safety within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and employees on Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) matters
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, internal standards, and customer requirements
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazardous situations, and conduct root cause analyses
• Perform hazard identification and risk assessments in collaboration with various SKAN teams; participate in machine risk assessments
• Develop and maintain safety concepts for construction sites, chemicals, work equipment, PPE inventories, and related areas
• Support the selection and evaluation of personal protective equipment (PPE) and work equipment
• Develop EHS policies, procedures, work instructions, departmental safety rules, and EHS reports
• Organize and conduct safety training programs, including toolbox talks, safety days, classroom training, specialized hazard training, and e-learning modules
• Conduct onboarding and safety orientation for new, temporary, and external employees
• Monitor and track employee training compliance and qualification status
• Coordinate recurring inspections and testing of equipment
• Conduct workplace inspections, EHS walkthroughs, and audits
• Define, document, monitor, and, where appropriate, implement EHS corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
  
  For candidates with an electrical engineering background:
• Development and implementation of an electrical safety program in collaboration with relevant departments, conducting electrical expert interviews
• Inspect and assess electrical systems, installations, and equipment

• Technical vocational training or degree, preferably in electrical engineering or a related field
• Certification as an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist/Professional, or willingness to obtain such qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Fluent German and good English language skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics in a clear and understandable manner
• Analytical mindset and structured approach to problem-solving
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented working style
• Conflict resolution and influencing skills
• Willingness to travel (approximately 20%)

• An open and collaborative corporate culture
• Freedom to contribute and develop ideas
• Opportunities to participate in sports and social activities
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Comprehensive and career-focused onboarding
• Quick decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• Transparent and open communication
• 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to take additional leave

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (CV, diplomas and employment references) via our career page.
For this position, we are focusing on direct applications and are not working with external agencies. Any dossiers submitted by agencies will not be processed.

For questions please contact Viviane Braxton.