HSE Manager

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

IMI Bopp & Reuther

IMI Bopp & Reuther Valves GmbH is a traditional industrial company from Mannheim, founded in 1872, and part of the international IMI Group. At the Mannheim site, the company employs around 190 people in technical, engineering, commercial, and administrative areas. IMI Bopp & Reuther develops, manufactures, and services safety and control valves for safety-critical industrial and power plant applications worldwide and has a high export quota as well as extensive engineering and service expertise. As a provider of safety-critical technology, we are undergoing an active transformation process and place great value on qualification, skills development, and securing skilled personnel. Targeted investments in training and further education, internal qualification programs, and the advancement of competencies in the course of digitalization and technological change are central future topics. Strongly rooted in the region, IMI Bopp & Reuther sees itself as an important industrial employer and innovation partner.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced, highly qualified and forward-thinking HSE Manager to strengthen our team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the company’s occupational safety specialist, providing expert guidance and hands‑on support to management, supervisors, and employees on all matters related to health, safety, and environmental protection. You will play a central part in shaping our safety culture by developing risk assessments, supporting internal changes, designing impactful training programs, and implementing key safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Drive and develop the company’s HSE strategy together with the site’s senior leadership team by applying innovation, best‑practice standards, and supporting corporate sustainability goals
Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and guidance to the site team
Develop and set goals and targets aligned with the business unit and group, and monitor organizational progress and performance
Act as the main point of contact for all HSE matters, internally and externally, and provide technical support as needed to effectively manage all HSE aspects
Support the development, implementation, and updating of HSE policies and procedures in line with the IMI HSE Framework
Lead contractor/subcontractor HSE management (qualification, onboarding, audits, toolbox talks) and ensure compliance with customer HSE requirements.
Support accident and incident investigations to drive continuous improvement of all processes
Prepare and implement appropriate KPIs to drive company and departmental HSE performance
Ensure regulatory compliance with local legislation and communicate any changes to the management team
Lead all HSE‑related committees on site
Carry out and lead internal, external, customer, subcontractor, and regulatory risk assessments, audits, and inspections as required
Ensure an audit program is in place and communicated across the business in line with group, customer, and regulatory requirements
Ensure the availability of suitable materials, resources, and safety equipment required for effective compliance with HSE regulations across the business unit
Monitor industrial hygiene program
Support HR with the HSE induction process during onboarding and with HSE training requirements throughout the employee lifecycle
Perform any additional duties relevant to the role as required or assigned

Critical Competencies for Success

University degree in Engineering/Health & Safety or Environment (Bachelor/Master/Diploma)
Completed two‑year qualification as a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
Strong knowledge and practical experience occupational safety management systems (e.g., BS OHSAS 18001, SCC)
Working knowledge of German HSE legislation (e.g., ArbSchG, DGUV rules, BetrSichV, GefStoffV) and cooperation with authorities/BG.
5+ years of experience in HSE/EHS in an industrial environment (manufacturing/engineering/plant-related)
Fluent German (C1) and very good English spoken and written
Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with digital HSE tools
Ideally additional training as a fire safety officer
Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues
Analytical thinking, persuasiveness, and a proactive, solution‑oriented approach

What You Can Expect From Us

The opportunity to work in a diverse, dynamic, and growing global team with new ideas in a creative environment
Opportunities for internal career development through a supportive corporate culture
Flexible working conditions and additional benefits

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