Head Global EHS and Sustainability (m/f/d)

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the job looks like

Each day you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Partner with business leaders to foster a culture where safety is the number one priority
• Define and execute a comprehensive multi-year strategy to continue the company’s drive toward zero injuries. This includes safety, environmental, and occupational health and process safety
• Drive continuous improvement of the Safety Program and practices across the company
• Drive and improve the comprehensive sustainability strategy, aligned with the organization's goals and values
• Engage with stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and communities, to promote sustainability and foster partnerships that drive positive social and environmental impacts
• Responsible for the monitoring and reporting on key sustainability metrics, such as energy consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions

What you’ll bring to the table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, industrial safety, sustainability or equivalent experience on the job on these topcis

• 7-10 years experience in manufacturing

• Proven ability to effectively communicate through and work in a matrix organization in a multinational company

• Fluency in business English

• Knowledge and experience on digitalization/automatization within the EHS workspace

• Willingness to travel

• Experience of presenting to C-level

• TPM& Six Sigma knowledge

• Experience in a site leadership role is a plus