Health & Safety Manager | Health & Safety Manager*in
Zalando SE
Job Summary
This is a critical role for a Health & Safety Manager to lead Safety Specialists and operational paramedics, ensuring smooth, secure processes and strengthening the overall health and safety culture at a new logistics warehouse in Gießen, Germany. The successful candidate will be part of the core team launching this state-of-the-art facility, actively shaping its safety concept from the ground up. Day-to-day responsibilities include ensuring full compliance with legal requirements (occupational, fire, and environmental protection), developing emergency concepts, managing reporting systems, and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders like authorities and the occupational physician. This position requires strong leadership, expertise in safety legislation (ASiG qualification is mandatory), and excellent communication skills in both German and English to advise management and staff effectively and drive measurable prevention goals.
Required Skills
Education
Technical degree or comparable qualification (Technician, Engineer, or Master's degree); Mandatory qualification as a Specialist for Occupational Safety (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit, ASiG); Training as a Fire Protection Officer (advantageous, but not mandatory)
Experience
- Professional experience in the Health & Safety field
- Experience applying safety laws, regulations, and guidelines
- Experience in developing and maintaining emergency concepts and reporting systems
- Experience in organizing operational training (First Aid, Fire Safety, Evacuation)
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to pursue additional HSE qualifications (e.g., Immissionsschutzbeauftragte*r, Gefahrstoffbeauftragte*r); Full responsibility for tasks and proactive identification of challenges; Location in Gießen, Germany (new warehouse launch)
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