Manager Health, Safety & Environment (m/f/d)

• Fixed-term project with immediate availability
• Expert for safety culture and continuous improvement

About Our Client ##

For our client, an internationally active Swiss industrial company specializing in innovative drive and control technology for HVAC systems, we are currently looking for an experienced Manager Health, Safety & Environment (m/f/d) in the Zürcher Oberland.

This position is a fixed-term project until mid-December.

Job Description ##

In this position, the selected candidate makes a significant contribution to the continuous improvement of the health, safety, and environmental performance of the site.

The versatile area of responsibility includes in particular:

• Further development and implementation of strategic requirements in the areas of occupational safety, health protection, and the environment, as well as promoting a proactive safety culture
• Responsibility for the support and continuous optimization of management systems, taking into account regulatory requirements, internal standards, and group-wide guidelines
• Central contact person for external inspection bodies, authorities, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as coordination of audits and assessment appointments
• Management of risk and hazard analyses, assessment of operational impacts, and investigation of incidents, including implementation and follow-up of suitable improvement measures
• Conception and implementation of training, workshops, and information campaigns to promote a sustainable sense of safety and responsibility
• Further development of processes for emergency preparedness and crisis management, as well as planning and organization of corresponding training and practical tests
• Preparation of management and performance reports as well as participation in cross-functional projects for continuous improvement and knowledge transfer

The Successful Applicant ##

To be considered for this position, the ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

• Successfully completed vocational training or further education in the field of occupational safety, health protection, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in an HSE function within an industrial or logistics environment
• Proven experience in the implementation, further development, and auditing of management systems according to ISO 14001 and ISO 4501
• Sound knowledge of Swiss legislation in the areas of occupational safety, health protection, environmental management, and compliance
• Business fluent German skills as well as very good English skills in spoken and written form
• Strong leadership, communication, and assertiveness skills combined with a practical, solution-oriented way of working
• Team-oriented and resilient personality with high initiative, strong prioritization skills, as well as a focus on safety awareness and continuous optimization
• Positive attitude, high resilience, and confident handling of several parallel projects

What's on Offer ##

The position offers a demanding project with high visibility in an international industrial environment. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to actively shape sustainable improvements, further develop the safety culture, and make a direct contribution to the future viability of the site.

Quote job ref

JN-082026-7079512

Job Function

Consultancy, Strategy & Change

Specialisation

Consulting

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Where

Zürich

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-082026-7079512