ESHA Manager (m/f/d) Additives

Drive Safety Excellence Across Clariant! Join Us as ESHA Manager (m/f/d) for our Additives sites in Germany - Gersthofen, Knapsack or Frankfurt a.M.

We are seeking an exceptional ESHA (Environment, Safety, Health, and Accident Prevention) Expert to join our team and lead our mission toward achieving our "Zero Accidents" target. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will develop and implement strategic ESHA initiatives while fostering a culture of safety excellence.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Establish and maintain a zero-incident culture through strategic initiatives.
• Lead best practice sharing and recognition programs across sites.
• Drive harmonization and digitalization of all ESHA-related processes.
• Lead and develop an ESHA team for Additives within Germany.

ESHA Management System & Compliance

• Develop and implement ESHA strategy aligned with Business Unit expectations and legal requirements.
• Drive implementation of Clariant's ESHA policies (Process Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Safety, Emergency Management).
• Monitor ESHA performance via KPIs and ensure timely quality reporting.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory ESHA standards and local regulations.
• Define, monitor and validate risk assessments and safety measures.
• Coordinate with Operations to implement appropriate risk management strategies.
• Ensure consistent implementation of ESHA standards across all sites.

Requirements

• Safety Engineer or master’s degree in engineering or chemistry.
• 5+ years’ experience in operations, site/plant ESHA functions or similar roles.
• Strong social competence and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Showcased a positive, results-driven approach alongside proven change management capabilities.
• Fluency in German and English.

Our Offer

• Innovative and challenging projects with significant impact on the company, our customers, and the environment.
• Attractive, performance-based remuneration with the benefits of a modern chemical company.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on safety culture across a global specialty chemicals company.
• Leadership role with visibility to senior management.
• Professional development and growth in a dynamic environment.

Wencke Leyens-Wiedau Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA Phone: +49 (0)69 305-80667 Germany

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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