Director Environment, Health and Safety

About Datwyler

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high‑tech company focuses on high‑quality, system‑critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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. You will define, lead, and implement the company’s global Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with corporate sustainability objectives.

• Define, communicate, and implement a comprehensive global EHS strategy aligned with corporate objectives and sustainability commitments.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to regional and site‑level EHS teams, ensuring consistent standards and practices.
• Ensure compliance with international, national, and local regulations, certifications, and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance through data‑driven analysis, audits, benchmarking, and the deployment of innovative practices and technologies.
• Lead the development and execution of enterprise‑wide risk management frameworks, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track EHS performance, providing transparent reporting and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Establish and maintain a robust global EHS governance framework, ensuring consistent policies, reporting, and accountability.
• Act as a strategic advisor on emerging EHS issues, regulatory changes, and sustainability trends, assessing potential business risks and opportunities.
• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs to build awareness and competence in EHS practices.
• Ensure appropriate governance, reporting, and documentation systems are in place to demonstrate compliance and performance to external and internal stakeholders.
• Play a key role in the company’s Business Continuity and Crisis Management framework, ensuring that EHS‑related risks are integrated into continuity planning and emergency preparedness.

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior EHS leadership roles within multinational companies or complex industrial environments.
• Experience contributing to Business Continuity Planning and Crisis Management, with the ability to integrate EHS risk considerations into enterprise‑wide frameworks.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of global EHS regulations, standards, and certifications (e.g., OSHA, EPA, EU directives, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and BCP standards (e.g., ISO 22301).
• Demonstrated experience integrating EHS programs into business strategy and operations at a global scale.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with executives, employees, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in change management, organizational development, and fostering a proactive safety‑first culture.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Ready to start? Marko Colic (Manager HR Europe) and the recruiting team are looking forward to getting to know you. For further questions, email or call (+41 41 875 13 50).

• Director

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