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Heraeus

Global Head of EHS

Heraeus

. Develop the multi-year global EHS strategy for seven international sites with diverse chemical business areas .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeHanau • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing global EHS strategies across diverse chemical business areas, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards while fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Highest-signal resume keywords
EHS Strategy DevelopmentLeadership Experience in EHSProcess Safety ManagementISO 14001 and ISO 45001 KnowledgeFluent English Communication

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Hard Skills
Environmental EngineeringChemical EngineeringProcess EngineeringSafety EngineeringOccupational Health and SafetyEnvironmental ScienceRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationEHS Management SystemsHazardous Substance Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Industry Keywords
Chemical IndustryMetals IndustryProcess ManufacturingPrecious-Metals RefiningRecyclingEnvironmental ComplianceMulti-Site OperationsEHS CultureGlobal EHS Management FrameworkCross-Site Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop the multi-year global EHS strategy for seven international sites with diverse chemical business areas
  • Translate corporate priorities, material risks, and regulatory developments into global policies, standards, objectives, and clear responsibilities
  • Continuously advance the EHS culture and strengthen awareness of safe and responsible conduct
  • Define the strategic framework for process safety, major accident prevention, hazardous-substance exposure, occupational health, and environmental protection
  • Collaborate with site leadership and EHS managers through the cross-site EHS network
  • Align local plans with the global strategy while taking into account different risk profiles, business requirements, and levels of maturity
  • Strengthen the capabilities of EHS teams, promote the exchange of best practices, and expand collaboration across sites
  • Make EHS performance visible through global metrics and regular reviews
  • Use risk assessments, audits, incidents, and performance trends to assess progress and support effective action plans
  • Escalate significant or recurring risks to executive management
  • Ensure a consistent global EHS management framework and support compliance with local requirements
  • Monitor emerging requirements and promote cross-site improvements, the provision of necessary resources, and shared learning

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, safety engineering, occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a comparable field; alternatively, relevant equivalent professional experience
  • Several years of responsible leadership experience in EHS within an international, multi-site company
  • Ideally, experience in the chemical, metals, process, or comparable manufacturing industry with significant hazard potential
  • Experience in precious-metals refining, recycling, or manufacturing is an advantage
  • Familiarity with process safety, hazardous substances and exposure, occupational health, environmental compliance, incident investigations, and EHS management systems
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fluent English
  • Willingness to travel internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Excellent professional development opportunities
  • Inclusive company culture
  • Part-time leadership positions/job sharing
  • Training programs
  • Comprehensive benefits offered by a responsible family-owned company
  • Mobile working
  • At least 30 days of vacation
  • Public transport commuting allowance
  • Bicycle leasing