Environmental and Safety Manager (Chemistry, Water, and Radiation Protection) | Chemiker (m/w/d)

Smurfit Kappa Herzberg Solid Board GmbH

Herzberg am Harz, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 20, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves overseeing critical environmental and safety compliance at the Herzberg am Harz facility for Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in paper-based packaging. As the Environmental and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for water protection, chemical management, and radiation safety. Day-to-day activities include monitoring legal compliance for water protection, conducting wastewater sampling, managing hazardous substances, and creating safety data sheets. You will also play a pivotal role in maintaining environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 and EMAS, conducting internal audits, and training employees on chemical safety. The position is ideal for a professional with a background in chemistry or environmental science who enjoys a mix of technical oversight and organizational leadership. This role offers an attractive tariff-based salary, flat hierarchies, and extensive health and wellbeing benefits within a globally successful company.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Process Engineering, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in environmental management, chemical safety, or related industrial fields
  • Experience in monitoring and documenting legal compliance regarding water protection and chemical usage
  • Practical experience with environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 or EMAS
  • Experience in conducting internal audits and supporting external certifications
  • Experience in conducting employee safety training and briefings

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Additional qualifications in water protection are required. Qualifications in radiation protection are considered an advantage. The role is based in Herzberg am Harz.