Expert Operational Safety

Expert Operational Safety

• Actively contribute to the design and continuous improvement of workplaces, work processes, and the working environment, with a strong focus on occupational safety and health

• Lead and support the development and implementation of new work procedures and workflows, ensuring compliance with occupational safety, health, and accident prevention regulations

• Conduct safety-related inspections and tests of operating systems, technical equipment, work processes, and safety installations (e.g. sprinkler systems, extraction systems, fire extinguishers)

• Translate legal and regulatory requirements (occupational safety, accident prevention, equipment safety, chemicals legislation) into practical operational measures and ensure compliance through audits, inspections, and site reviews

• Perform accident, incident, and damage investigations, analyze root causes, and compile meaningful statistics and reports

• Develop and manage the documentation, evaluation, and reporting of work accidents, including recommendations and action plans to improve working conditions and eliminate hazards

• Promote a proactive safety culture by organizing internal awareness campaigns, safety communications, trainings, and workshops; support the qualification and development of safety officers

• Prepare and conduct internal audits as part of the occupational safety management system, where required

• Collaborate closely with HR, the company physician, and the works council on all occupational safety and accident prevention matters

• Act as the main contact for external authorities and institutions, such as labor inspectorates, fire authorities, and professional associations, including participation in inspections and audits

• Support the development of alarm, rescue, and emergency response systems, as well as fire protection concepts and organizational measures

• Participate in meetings, professional forums, safety events, and expert committees, ensuring knowledge exchange and continuous improvement

• Prepare monthly and annual safety reports, and manage safety-related documentation and specialist literature

• Oversee and maintain operational safety management software, including system administration and user training

• Prepare, attend, and contribute to Occupational Safety Committee meetings

Qualifications

• Your Profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment

• In-depth expertise in occupational safety and health, including workplace design, risk analysis, accident prevention, and safe work practices

• Hands-on experience with an Occupational Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 (minimum 2 years)

• Proven experience in planning, organizing, and conducting internal and external audits

• Confident user of standard IT tools (MS Office and comparable systems)

• Experience working with operational safety management software

• Very good written and spoken foreign language skills

• Personal Competencies

• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and consistency in enforcing safety standards

• Decisive and solution-oriented, with the ability to act independently and confidently

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels in a clear and open manner

• Team-oriented mindset combined with high social competence and adaptability

• High level of resilience and ability to perform effectively in a dynamic operational environment

• Credible role model for safety-conscious behavior across the organization

• Confident in moderating workshops, meetings, and delivering presentations

• Ability to think and act holistically, understanding interdependencies across operations

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and pragmatic approach

• Experience initiating and supporting organizational or structural changes

• Strategic understanding of corporate and regulatory requirements, especially when interacting with authorities and external stakeholders

• Additional Information

• All applicants are considered without any regard to color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership, or any other legally protected status. Preference is given to hiring people with disabilities.

• Safety is not just a rulebook here - it’s a shared responsibility and a core value!