Health & Safety Manager (m/f/d) | Wössingen, Germany

Health & Safety Manager (m/f/d) | Wössingen, Germany

Central & Eastern Europe

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Req ID: 526343
Job Type : Full Time
Workplace Type : Onsite
Seniority Level : Mid-Senior Level

CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world, employing more than 70,000 people at 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the build environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, across the world. Each day, millions of people around the world come into contact with our materials and products which help fulfil the basic human need of shelter and the infrastructure we need for our societies to thrive.

CRH Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is a strategic division within the company that encompasses a diverse portfolio of operations and business in the Eastern region. Comprising markets Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Germany and Switzerland, the CEE region plays a crucial role in CRH's global presence and growth strategy.

OPTERRA , part of the global CRH Group, is one of Germany's leading cement manufacturers. Our Wössingen plant near Karlsruhe, Germany is among the most modern cement facilities in Central Europe, producing high-quality products for some of the most demanding construction applications.

We are now looking for an experienced, influential and forward-thinking Health & Safety Manager to lead and shape the next chapter of our safety journey.

Reporting directly to the Plant Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in strengthening our safety culture, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate standards, and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of Health & Safety. More importantly, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how we protect our people, empower our workforce, and create an environment where everyone goes home safely every day.

At CRH, our EVP is built around "Reinvent Your World" - empowering people to make a positive impact, take ownership, grow their careers, and work together to solve complex challenges. This role sits at the heart of that promise, offering a unique opportunity to shape safety standards, influence behaviours, and help build a stronger, safer future for our people and communities.

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health & Safety strategy, fostering a proactive and sustainable safety culture
• Act as the key advisor and subject matter expert on all occupational health, safety and risk management matters
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements, corporate standards and industry best practices
• Identify risks, drive preventive measures and implement initiatives that continuously improve safety performance
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, conduct root cause analyses and ensure effective corrective actions are embedded
• Manage internal and external HSE reporting, providing meaningful insights, analysis and recommendations to stakeholders
• Serve as Radiation Protection Officer and HSE Management Representative, supporting the ongoing development of management systems
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits and ensure successful implementation of resulting actions
• Develop, review and communicate HSE procedures, standards and work instructions
• Deliver engaging training programmes and awareness initiatives that strengthen ownership and accountability for safety across the workforce
• Partner closely with operational leaders and employees to build a culture where safety is a shared responsibility
• Act as a catalyst for change, inspiring people to challenge existing practices and continuously raise safety standards

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a passionate Health & Safety leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to inspire, influence and engage people at all levels of the organisation.

You will bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Safety Management, Natural Sciences or a comparable technical qualification
• Certification as an Occupational Safety Specialist (SIFA)
• Several years of experience in a Health & Safety or a similar role, ideally within heavy industry, manufacturing or building materials
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and management systems, including ISO 45001
• Experience driving cultural change and embedding behavioural safety programmes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with a pragmatic and hands-on approach
• The ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders, operational teams and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and training skills
• A proactive, resilient and solutions-oriented mindset
• The ability to motivate, engage and empower employees to take ownership of safety
• Fluent German and good English language skills is a must

Application Process
To ensure a professional, coordinated and confidential recruitment process, all applications for this position will be managed exclusively by Deininger Unternehmensberatung Executive Search. This approach ensures consistency in candidate handling and avoids duplicate applications throughout the recruitment process.

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Attractive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• A significant contribution to your pension plan
• Health and wellness programs
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application. Following a positive review of your application, you will be invited to an introductory call with one of our Recruiters.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.