Role and responsibilities

The role is to lead the Swiss EHS organization covering all aspects of manufacturing operations and market. The incumbent develops local environmental and safety strategies in alignment with Corporate EHS. They detect risks and weak-points and gives clear guidance to the management. The incumbent ensures that the organization comply with all legal requirements and JTI standards and represents JTI Dagmersellen towards relevant authorities. As the EHS Manager, you will be responsible for Overall Environment, Health and Safety, Implementation and coordination of Corporate/Local EHS standards, programs and data, Foster awareness and a health and safety culture, Compliance with legal, company-wide and audit requirements, and Environment, Health and Safety and continuous improvement.

Team / description

At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.

Qualifications and Skills

Higher education (university degree level or equivalent) in technical profession or engineer with emphasis on environment and health techniques and as safety advisor. Any local Swiss certification, like: ASGS, NEBOSH, Auditor for ISO 14001, 45001 or 50001, certification, First Responder Stufe 1,2,3 IVR or Gefahrgutbeauftragter ADR / RID are considered a plus.
Solid experience in environmental management and - system in an industrial environment, practical auditor experience, preferably from FMCG. Profound experience in safety programs.
Sound knowledge of EHS management principles, technical, legal and regulatory EHS knowledge and waste management as well as in maintaining and enhancing management systems according ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001.
Outstanding presentation and project management skills.
Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written.