EHS Specialist in Freiburg

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ILC Dover, part of Ingersoll Rand, is a world leader in innovative design and production for biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and aerospace markets.

For over 25 years, we’ve led the industry in single-use powder and liquid handling, solving life sciences’ most complex bioprocessing challenges.

We uphold our mission to deliver custom containment solutions so you can uphold your mission to deliver life-saving therapies.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Site Leader, the EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental regulations, corporate requirements, and site procedures.

The role supports the development of a safe working environment, promotes a strong safety culture across the site, and ensures effective management of all EHS-related risks, actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The EHS Specialist acts as the focal point for EHS activities at the Rossens site and collaborates closely with Global EHS, site leadership, employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

EHS Compliance & Risk Management

• Procedure EHS (SOP)
• Maintain and continuously update the site's Risk Assessment documentation.
• Identify hazards and evaluate risks associated with site operations.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss occupational health and safety regulations and company standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Support regulatory inspections and interactions with local authorities.

GENSUIT Management

• Manage, monitor, open and close all GENSUITE concerns, observations, actions, and corrective actions.
• Drive accountability across departments for the timely completion of EHS actions.
• Analyze trends and develop preventive actions to reduce recurring issues.
• Prepare KPI reports and provide regular updates to site management and Global EHS.

Safety Training & Awareness

• Deliver safety induction training to

• Contractors
• Visitors
• Temporary workers
• Develop and maintain safety training programs.
• Conduct periodic refresher training sessions.
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and behavioral safety initiatives across the site.
• Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation
• Develop and maintain the site's Emergency Response Plan.
• Define and implement evacuation strategies.
• Organize evacuation drills and emergency exercises.
• Ensure emergency teams are trained and effective.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness initiatives with local authorities when required.
• Safety Systems & Visual Management
• Maintain and update all safety-related site layouts and evacuation maps.

• Ensure adequacy of

• Emergency exits
• Assembly points
• Firefighting equipment locations
• First aid stations
• Safety signage
• Monitor compliance with Swiss safety requirements regarding workplace signage and emergency information.
• Monitor waste management practices.
• Support sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with permits and environmental obligations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Lead root cause investigations for incidents and near misses.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety performance and reduce operational risks.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Manage EHS procedures and work instructions.
• Support ISO 14001 activities.
• Coordinate incident reporting and investigation processes.
• Manage safety metrics and dashboards.
• Support annual EHS objectives and budget preparation.
• Participate in site expansion, modification, and CAPEX projects from an EHS perspective.
• Review machine safety and ergonomic assessments.
• Support Business Continuity and Crisis Management activities.
• Required Experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an EHS role within an industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing EHS management systems and corrective action programs.
• Experience delivering safety training.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities and auditors.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss EHS legislation.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization capabilities.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives.
• Languages
• English: Professional working proficiency (required)
• French: fluent (required)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a specialized and growing niche within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Exposure to cutting-edge containment technologies and complex engineering projects.
• Collaborative and international work environment.
• 5 weeks of vacation, flexible hours and possibility of telecommuting
• 10% of salary in the form of shares after one year of service
• Special Accommodation

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