Health & Safety Manager (M/W/D)

General informationEurope, Germany, BrüggenIn this role, you will be responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of all employees in Germany and Liechtenstein.Your responsibilityLeading the Health & Safety teams in Germany and LiechtensteinPromote a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing for all employeesImplementation of the global Teknos health, safety and wellbeing directives, roadmaps and plans to prevent accidents and illnessesFacilitate hazard identification and risk assessments (covering e.g. work activities, machines, projects) and propose further controls to eliminate and reduce risks.Provide training and support line organization to implement health, safety and wellbeing requirements in alignment with Teknos HSW Directives and annual action plans.Ensure timely reporting, investigation and root cause analysis of incidents and implementation of corrective actions in accordance with the Teknos incident learning processMonitoring health, safety and wellbeing performance to identify negative trends and make suggestions for improvementMonitoring legal health and safety requirements and supporting the line organization in compliance with regulationsWorking with external stakeholders such as occupational health providers, insurers, health and safety authorities and other external service providersCollaborating with the local works council and the general works council on issues relating to safety and health protection in the workplaceYour responsibilityWe are looking for dedicated people who share our values of creativity, perseverance, and fairness. If you also have the following qualifications, you are the perfect fit for us:Successfully completed vocational education with a focus on (safety) technologySuccessfully completed training as an occupational safety specialistSeveral years of professional experience in the field of occupational safetyVery good German and good English skillsWillingness to participate in regular training and continuing education (ASiG, BetrSichV, and ArbSchG)Willingness to travel to European locations and class B driver's licenseHigh motivation to proactively improve working conditions and well-being of employeesGood communication, training and coaching skills to promote safety culture in all level of organisationWe offerA modern working environment, flat hierarchies and an open cultureSpace for your own ideas and personal growthAppreciative and cooperative collaborationInternational scope with a regional focusYou are not just an employee - you are an important part of our team. We value your ideas and give you the space and the opportunities to contribute your suggestions for improvement.What we offer:A family working culture We are a company known for an open and unique family working culture, where management is easy to approach, employees' ideas are listened to, and everyone's contribution is valued. Our people often highlight their supportive colleagues as the best things in their jobs. Outstanding solutions and focus on innovations Innovating has always been at the heart of our business, driving business development and shaping our mindset. From the very first industry-leading product launched in 1948 to exciting new market opportunities such as barrier coatings for the packaging industry and biobased solutions, we are determined to solve any coating challenge ahead. Career in a global, expanding company Our ambitious growth targets provide unique opportunities to grow and develop your career in a global, multicultural company, where we all share the same values of persistent, creative, and fair. Sustainability and meaningful work Our mission is to make the world last longer, and sustainability is a cornerstone of our strategy. We hope that enhancing this mission in everyday work makes work more meaningful to our employees on all levels. We make the world last longerAbout TeknosTeknos is a global coatings company with operations in more than 20 countries in Europe and Asia, employing approximately 1,500 people. We are one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position in architectural and retail coatings. The company was established in 1948 and is one of Finland's largest family-owned businesses. Teknos wants to make the world last longer by providing smart, technically advanced paint and coating solutions to protect and prolong. Always working in close cooperation with our customers and firmly believing that the company's personnel are vital to its success, Teknos has created a corporate culture that is derived from family values, where each employee is heard and encouraged to take the initiative. Our goal is to make use of the great potential of our excellent personnel in order to create new solutions for our customers.