Expert Operational Safety
Gerresheimer · Skopje
Company Description
Gerresheimer is a global partner for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, and cosmetics, offering a broad range of products for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solutions provider, from concept to delivery of the final product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high degree of innovative strength, industrial expertise, and a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on an extensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Gerresheimer manufactures close to its customers worldwide, with around 11,000 employees and annual revenues of €1.8 billion in 2022. Through its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people’s health and well-being.
Job Description
Actively contribute to the design and continuous improvement of workplaces, work processes, and the working environment, with a strong focus on occupational safety and health
Lead and support the development and implementation of new work procedures and workflows, ensuring compliance with occupational safety, health, and accident prevention regulations
Conduct safety-related inspections and tests of operating systems, technical equipment, work processes, and safety installations (e.g. sprinkler systems, extraction systems, fire extinguishers)
Translate legal and regulatory requirements (occupational safety, accident prevention, equipment safety, chemicals legislation) into practical operational measures and ensure compliance through audits, inspections, and site reviews
Perform accident, incident, and damage investigations, analyze root causes, and compile meaningful statistics and reports
Develop and manage the documentation, evaluation, and reporting of work accidents, including recommendations and action plans to improve working conditions and eliminate hazards
Promote a proactive safety culture by organizing internal awareness campaigns, safety communications, trainings, and workshops; support the qualification and development of safety officers
Prepare and conduct internal audits as part of the occupational safety management system, where required
Collaborate closely with HR, the company physician, and the works council on all occupational safety and accident prevention matters
Act as the main contact for external authorities and institutions, such as labor inspectorates, fire authorities, and professional associations, including participation in inspections and audits
Support the development of alarm, rescue, and emergency response systems, as well as fire protection concepts and organizational measures
Participate in meetings, professional forums, safety events, and expert committees, ensuring knowledge exchange and continuous improvement
Prepare monthly and annual safety reports, and manage safety-related documentation and specialist literature
Oversee and maintain operational safety management software, including system administration and user training
Prepare, attend, and contribute to Occupational Safety Committee meetings
Qualifications
Your Profile
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
In-depth expertise in occupational safety and health, including workplace design, risk analysis, accident prevention, and safe work practices
Hands-on experience with an Occupational Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 (minimum 2 years)
Proven experience in planning, organizing, and conducting internal and external audits
Confident user of standard IT tools (MS Office and comparable systems)
Experience working with operational safety management software
Very good written and spoken foreign language skills
Personal Competencies
Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and consistency in enforcing safety standards
Decisive and solution-oriented, with the ability to act independently and confidently
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels in a clear and open manner
Team-oriented mindset combined with high social competence and adaptability
High level of resilience and ability to perform effectively in a dynamic operational environment
Credible role model for safety-conscious behavior across the organization
Confident in moderating workshops, meetings, and delivering presentations
Ability to think and act holistically, understanding interdependencies across operations
Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and pragmatic approach
Experience initiating and supporting organizational or structural changes
Strategic understanding of corporate and regulatory requirements, especially when interacting with authorities and external stakeholders
Additional Information
All applicants are considered without any regard to color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership, or any other legally protected status. Preference is given to hiring people with disabilities.
Safety is not just a rulebook here - it’s a shared responsibility and a core value!