Team Leader (m/f/d) - Safety, Health and Environment

Team Leader (f/m/d) Health, Safety & Environment

The HSE Manager operates and maintains the local HSE management system and ensures its effective implementation and continuous improvement. The role advises on local HSE strategy and compliant, risk informed decisions; partners with site leadership and facilities on ergonomics, fire protection, first aid, emergency preparedness, contractor/visitor safety, and sustainability; provides independent assurance through governance, audits, and performance reporting. In addition, the role oversees office management tasks including contractor/vendor oversight, site security and access administration, maintenance scheduling, and business continuity support, while fostering a strong safety culture.

You will be responsible for:

HSE governance & compliance: Review of existing procedural documents (e.g. SOPs/standards/risk assessments) and lead modification or creation if applicable; maintain legal register; deliver annual SHE Improvement Plan; manage record retention.

Safety training & awareness: Plan and roll out safety training via AZ training system; supporting onboarding process of new employees (e.g. providing badge, building access tools) and conducting initial safety instructions for new employees; lead targeted safety communications.

Office risk management: maintain a safe, compliant, and resilient workplace by identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing controls, and reviewing effectiveness on a defined cycle.

Incidents & inspections: Administer accident/incidents/nearmiss reporting; support investigations and root cause analysis; conduct safety walks and ensure CAPA closure.

Contractor control: Verify qualifications, risk assessment and method statement, and permits; brief service providers on AZ HSE expectations; monitor compliance and escalate nonconformances.

Emergency preparedness: Coordinate evacuation drills; maintain emergency response plans; ensure fire safety arrangements and coverage of wardens/first aiders.

Occupational health & wellbeing: Coordinate medical checks; manage ergonomic assessments and reasonable adjustments; liaise with occupational physician and works council.

Environmental management: Oversee waste segregation/recycling and compliant disposals; support energy/water efficiency and behavioral campaigns; track basic environmental KPIs.

FM operations oversight: Coordinate external facility service provider and monitor delivery of hard/soft services (HVAC, electrical, cleaning, waste, office moves); set priorities; monitor KPIs/SLAs.

Projects & landlord interface: Coordinate facility projects; manage operational exchange with external facility service provider and landlord; interface on lease matters (space, obligations, alterations, reinstatement).

Budget & procurement: Plan/manage HSE/IFM budget; approve invoices in Coupa; oversee vendor onboarding and POs; ensure cost control and variance tracking.

Site operations, security & change: Coordinate access/CCTV/alarming/external security vendor; ensure preventive maintenance and statutory inspections; retain records; assess HSE/IFM impacts of changes and secure approvals.

You will need to have:

Bachelor’s degree, high school degree, or commercial apprenticeship (kaufmännische Ausbildung).

Certified Occupational Health & Safety representative (Sicherheitsbeauftragter) per §22 SGB VII and Certified First Aider and Fire Protection Assistant.

Proven HSE experience or strong interest with clear ambition to grow in the field.

Initial experience with occupational safety laws/regulations or strong willingness to rapidly build proficiency.

Strong awareness of safety, data protection, and compliance; readiness to follow and shape policies/SOPs.

Solid office management skills; proactive in training/compliance; proficient in MS Office and SAP/Coupa for POs and invoices.

Strong project management, communication, and organizational planning abilities.

Proven confidentiality and integrity; collaborative, selfdriven team player comfortable with FM, HR, works council, and external providers.

Ability to pragmatic approach in problem-solving and a desire to improve processes

Fluent in German and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills