Title: Health Safety & Environment Specialist (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 74731

Date: Jul 3, 2026

Location:

Eschweiler, NW, DE

Department: HSE

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

This is a hybrid position requiring the team memeber to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice to senior leadership and management on all matters relating to occupational health and safety
Further develop and implement the site-wide Health & Safety strategy in alignment with corporate objectives
Ensure legally compliant implementation of all occupational health and safety requirements
Manage and continuously improve the occupational health and safety management system
Conduct risk analyses at a strategic level and derive preventive action programs
Assess new technologies, equipment, and processes from a safety engineering perspective
Lead and/or facilitate accident investigations, including root cause analysis, and derive sustainable corrective actions
Further develop the safety culture through targeted communication and training measures
Lead or actively participate in the Occupational Safety Committee
Professionally represent the company in dealings with authorities, employers’ liability insurance associations, and external inspection bodies
Support internal and external audits

Education

Completed technical degree (e.g., engineering, safety engineering, or comparable)
Recognized qualification as an occupational safety specialist in accordance with the German Occupational Safety and Health Act (ASiG) / DGUV Regulation 2

Work Experience

At least 3-5 years of professional experience in an industrial, ideally regulated environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Very good knowledge of occupational health and safety law
Knowledge of corporate environmental protection, particularly in immission control law, e.g., BImSchG, or environmental management, e.g., ISO 14001, is desirable
Experience working with authorities and external audit partners
Strategic thinking, strong advisory skills, and confident presence at management level
Structured, solution-oriented way of working with a high degree of personal initiative
Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Pay Transparency:

The annual base salary range for this position is €62.500,00 - €79.600,00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.

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