Head of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Europe (m/f/d)

Your Contribution

As Head of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Europe (m/f/d) , you will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of the HSE organization across Europe, ensuring occupational safety, health protection, environmental protection, and sustainable standards at all European locations.

- Lead the Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Europe function

- Define the HSE strategy and HSE roadmap for Europe in alignment with the MAHLE corporate strategy and organizational objectives

- Drive the development, implementation, and compliance of processes, standards, and systems, including audits of European plants

- Define and continuously improve processes, procedures, and European HSE standards

- Conduct risk assessments and develop measures for risk prevention and mitigation

- Ensure the achievement of corporate HSE objectives across Europe

- Ensure certification of all relevant and upcoming standards in line with business requirements, including the tracking of deviations and review of activities performed by external service providers

- Provide ongoing HSE reporting and monitor regular HSE reviews

- Develop, implement, and track performance indicators

- Further develop the sustainability strategy and climate neutrality initiatives, while aligning the organization with future sustainability requirements in close cooperation with MAHLE Corporate Social Responsibility

- Collaborate with authorities and other external institutions

- Coordinate communication activities with MAHLE Corporate Communications

- Prepare reports for committees and employee representative bodies (local works councils, European Works Council, etc.)

- Lead, motivate, and develop the team

Your Experience and Qualifications

- Successfully completed university degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences or Business Administration with a technical focus

- Additional qualifications in Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, and Health Protection

- Strong leadership experience and capabilities, ideally in both national and international environments

- Extensive professional experience in a comparable leadership role within an international manufacturing company

- Excellent knowledge of occupational health and safety, fire protection, and environmental regulations at both national and international levels

- Comprehensive expertise in HSE principles, methodologies, and HSE performance management

- Proven expertise in crisis management and business continuity management

- Knowledge of advocacy and stakeholder engagement related to HSE topics

- Experience in change management and the implementation of sustainable training programs

- Strong ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels

- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to quickly understand complex issues

- Ability to think and act across functions and organizational boundaries

- Excellent conceptual skills with a structured and innovative approach

- Strong methodological expertise and outstanding communication skills

- Results-oriented mindset and a confident professional presence

- Consistent execution and reliability in delivering commitments

- Strong negotiation skills and organizational capabilities, with expertise in planning, development, and implementation

- High level of initiative, commitment, and proactive behavior

- Proven ability to achieve results through strong leadership and team motivation

- Persuasive, resilient personality with a positive and engaging approach

- Fluent German and English language skills

We offer excellent development opportunities tailored to your individual needs. We support your growth through regular feedback discussions and a wide range of training and development programs. We value and recognize strong performance. That is why we are committed to building a long-term relationship with you: We not only foster your potential in a targeted manner, but also offer performance-based compensation and flexible working time models to support you throughout the different stages of your life. Shape your career with us.

#TeamMAHLE is diverse and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities.

Do you have any questions?

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+49 711 501-13015