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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
SHE Manager
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About this position
Bring your expertise. Contribute to a safer and more sustainable workplace.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to join our team in Pantelimon Plant, within the Adhesives Division. In this role, you will ensure a safe and compliant working environment, implementing and continuously improving health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.
You will play a key role in protecting people, equipment, and the environment while supporting operational excellence and compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
What you´ll do:
- Coordinate and monitor all occupational health, safety, fire prevention, and environmental protection activities at the Pantelimon Plant.
- Ensure safe use of equipment and compliance with internal and legal safety standards.
- Conduct onboarding, on-site, and periodic safety trainings for employees.
- Perform regular workplace inspections and risk assessments across all areas.
- Develop and update safety instructions, procedures, and emergency plans (prevention, intervention, evacuation).
- Monitor environmental factors and occupational risks in collaboration with authorized laboratories.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.
- Investigate incidents and accidents, prepare reports, and propose corrective actions.
- Track implementation of corrective measures following inspections or audits.
- Maintain records related to safety, environmental protection, equipment, and authorizations (including ISCIR-related activities).
- Collaborate with all departments, Site Manager, medical services, and external authorities when needed.
- Manage PPE requirements, usage, maintenance, and replacement.
- Support continuous improvement of HSE systems and contribute to audits and certifications.
What makes you a good fit:
- Technical university degree.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar HSE role.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety and environmental regulations.
- Relevant certifications in SSM/health & safety (including risk assessment, fire safety, and technical responsibilities).
- Very good command of English (written, spoken, reading).
- Good PC skills (MS Office, email).
- Strong understanding of industrial equipment and technical processes.
- Analytical thinking and ability to manage risks effectively.
- Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
- Proactive, responsible, and solution-oriented mindset.
Some perks of joining Henkel:
- Global wellbeing standards, including health and preventive care programs.
- Minimum 8 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
- Private medical, accident and life insurance coverage.
- Holiday bonuses for Easter, Christmas, March 8 and Children’s Day.
- Financial support for important life events such as birth, bereavement and retirement.
- Meal vouchers.
- Involvement in both operational and strategic HSE initiatives.
- Exposure to audits, compliance systems, and global standards.
At our company, we believe that safety comes first and people make the difference. We welcome diversity and value different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
Join us and help create a safer workplace every day.
JOB ID: 25083248
Job Locations: Romania, Ilfov, Pantelimon
Contact information for application-related questions: human.resources@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
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Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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