Promote and foster a strong safety culture across all functions by providing expert advice on safety matters as required by ASiG (German Occupational Safety Act).
Lead behavior-based safety programs to encourage safe practices and accountability.
Participate in global EHS improvement projects and drive successful implementation across all functions at Aach and Ratingen locations.
Develop, implement, and maintain the MSA EHS management system requirements and guidance programs for all assigned locations and impacted associates concerned within those facilities.
Ensure internal programs are in place to maintain compliance with all applicable government regulations and MSA standards related to occupational safety, health, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
Oversee and maintain programs including, but not limited to: Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Ergonomics, Hazard Communication, Mobile Equipment Safety, Housekeeping, Job Safety Procedures, Chemical Exposure, Emergency Response, Incident Management, Near Hits, Fleet Management, Waste Management, Spill Response, Refrigerant Management and associated compliance management procedures.
Develop and deliver training aligned with the training matrix and other specialized EHS programs, ensuring comprehensive onboarding for new hires and temporary associates.
Participate in Scorecard assessments and audits conducted by Global EHS, developing action plans to reach 100 % score and improve overall performance.
Utilize the MSA Operating System to drive continuous improvement across all EHS processes, including root cause analysis, gembas, Kaizen activities, KPI communication, and document management.
Maintain documentation control locally to ensure all relevant documents are accessible and organized for stakeholders.
Record, track, and report on all safety, health, environmental, and sustainability metrics, ensuring compliance with governmental agencies and internal requirements.
Manage EHS data by developing and updating databases, performing regular analyses to identify gaps and risks, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of all company metrics and compliance data.
Provide coaching to employees at all levels on corrective actions, safety leadership, and the effective use of leading and lagging indicators.
Educate teams on best practices and foster a proactive culture through ongoing coaching and mentorship.
Lead waste management activities to meet regulatory requirements, including inspections, storage, disposal, reporting, record-keeping, and audits.
Oversee location-specific sustainability initiatives, including data collection, reporting, establishing sustainability teams, and developing action plans aligned with organizational goals.
Prepare and communicate safety, health, environmental and sustainability messages regularly to promote awareness and engagement.
Participate in on-site employee communication meetings, monthly safety community of practices, and quarterly management reviews to ensure continuous focus on performance.
Review production, maintenance, and laboratory processes for hazards and risks.
Use risk assessment tools to develop elimination and mitigation strategies, reducing the likelihood of incidents.
Update and maintain localized risk assessments in accordance with local and companywide requirements.
Manage the facility’s health center operations, including overseeing occupational health examinations and related services.
