Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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 Regional Manager
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About this Position
What you´ll do
- Support the Regional SHE Head in executing the regional SHE strategy and changing agenda.
- Implement global and regional SHE processes, standards, and programs at site level.
- Ensure consistent application of SHE management systems across assigned sites.
- Monitor compliance with legal, corporate, and regulatory SHE requirements.
- Identify local SHE risks and improvement opportunities, escalating systemic issues to the Regional SHE Head.
- Lead site SHE audits, inspections, and assessments; track corrective actions to closure.
- Provide SHE input to site projects, ensuring risk management and compliance are embedded.
- Champion SHE culture initiatives through training, awareness, and communication.
- Act as primary SHE contact for site leadership, employees, contractors, and external authorities.
- Ensure timely reporting of incidents, near misses, and corrective actions, including root cause analysis.
- Intervene and stop unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring immediate corrective measures.
What makes you a good fit
- Fluent in English (verbal and written) + local language proficiency based on location (Polish or Romanian or Hungarian), additional language is a plus.
- Multiple locations available: Poland (Staporkow), Romania (Bucharest/Pantelimon), Hungary (Budapest)
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of SHE and operational experience, experience as a SHE manager at site level and preferably in multi-site or manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of SHE regulations, ISO standards, and management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across diverse teams.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify risks and implement solutions.
- Experience in conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a strong SHE culture and drive behavioral change.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Annual 1 month bonus, proportional to the period of employment in the calendar year
- Benefits: medical care, life insurance, Multisport card
- Preferential purchase of company’s products and quarterly packages with Henkel products
- Individual training and development programmes
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26101203
Job Locations: Romania, Bucuresti, Bucharest | Romania, Ilfov, Pantelimon
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FAQ
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, the ‘rule’ is: 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?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. 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 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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.