EHS Manager

Ideal office location: Headquarters in Fribourg (hybrid)

Your responsibilities

Lead and develop the EHS team (4 employees) with national responsibility
Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements (SUVA, EKAS 6508, UVG, VUV, environmental regulations)
Develop and implement strategies to reduce workplace accidents and occupational diseases
Promote a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization
Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
Advise management and collaborate closely with authorities and internal stakeholders
Manage training concepts and deliver EHS training programs for managers, employees, and subcontractors
Analyze incidents and derive sustainable corrective and preventive actions
Oversee EHS reporting and the management of key performance indicators (KPI)

Your profile

University degree (e.g., electrical or mechanical engineering) or equivalent qualification, such as a Swiss EHS diploma, complemented by several years of relevant professional experience
Qualification in occupational health and safety (e.g., ASGS specialist, SiBe or equivalent)
Proven experience in EHS / occupational safety, ideally in an industrial environment
Good knowledge of Swiss safety regulations (UVG, EKAS 6508)
Recognized EKAS certification is an advantage
Experience working with SUVA and regulatory authorities desirable
Strong leadership, communication, and assertiveness skills
Languages: fluent German and English, and ideally good knowledge of French
Availability to travel in Switzerland (approximately 50%)

Your opportunity

Direct reporting line to the Senior Director EHS Central Europe
Key role within an international matrix organization
Part of a well-established EHS function at OTIS, recognized as a benchmark
Access to global standards, structured processes, and company-wide EHS initiatives
Close collaboration with the EHS EMEA and Central Europe teams
High-visibility leadership role with a significant impact on safety performance and culture
Competitive compensation package aligned with the Swiss market
Structured onboarding and strong development opportunities

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Posted 3 weeks ago

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