EHS & Security Manager

About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Automotive Catalysts
We all have the right to breathe clean air, and at Umicore, we are a world leader in the production of automotive emission control catalysts. Our technologies enable on-road and non-road applications to meet environmental standards around the world. Our products have prevented billions of tons of harmful gases and particles being released into the atmosphere. To enable our customers to produce even cleaner engines we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing
•    Ensuring safe and hygienic working conditions and overseeing physical security.
•    Managing the EHS & Security budget.
•    Leading the EHS team.
•    Conducting workplace inspections.
•    Ensuring corporate EHS compliance.
•    Handling post-accident investigations and hazard analysis.
•    Representing the company before inspection authorities.
•    Collaborating on occupational health, safety, and environmental protection.
•    Evaluating new processes, technologies, and materials.
•    Participating in plant modernization and expansion.
•    Ensuring legal environmental compliance.
•    Overseeing environmental reporting.
•    Creating and verifying EHS standards and procedures.
•    Administering and maintaining security systems.
•    Managing site security and liaising with security providers and police.
•    Fulfilling legal and corporate security requirements.

Who we are looking for
•    Higher education in occupational health and safety – a mandatory requirement
•    At least 5 years of experience in a similar position within a manufacturing company.
•    Good knowledge of legal regulations in occupational health and safety and environmental protection.
•    Knowledge of occupational health and safety and environmental protection management systems.
•    Familiarity with regulations and provisions related to chemical production, transport of materials, and environmental protection (e.g., REACH/GHS/CLP).
•    Knowledge of ISO 45001/14001/27001 standards.
•    Proficiency in English.

What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?