HSE Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems for the Kirchlengern (70%) and Wuppertal (30%) locations
• Implement Sherwin-Williams policies, records, and reports in close collaboration with site management
• Partner with regional and corporate EHS colleagues to ensure alignment
• Take responsibility for site compliance regarding accident prevention legislation (Störfallrecht)
• Oversee occupational hygiene monitoring and support occupational medical prevention
• Promote a continuous safety culture through efficient EHS communication with employees
• Act as the primary contact for external authorities, consultants, associations, and auditors
• Conduct process hazard assessments, including HAZID and HAZOP
• Ensure proper emergency management and response protocols are in place

Requirements

• University degree in safety technology, engineering, environmental sciences, or an equivalent qualification
• Certification as a safety specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit), ideally through BG RCI
• Multi-year experience in EHS program management
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, laws, and standards within the chemical industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Fluency in both German and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of explosion protection (Explosionsschutz)
• Experience with accident prevention legislation (Störfallrecht)

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing global company
• International working environment with a family-like atmosphere
• 30 days of vacation
• Comprehensive career development and learning opportunities

About the Company

Sherwin-Williams is the world's largest paint and coatings company, with $23 billion in sales and over 4,100 locations globally. Our mission is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. We invest in our people through rewards, career growth, and an inclusive community.