hse & sustainabilty manager - greece & cyprus

Knauf is seeking an HSE & Sustainability Manager for Greece & Cyprus, based at its factory in Sindos, Thessaloniki. 

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

The HSE & Sustainability Manager will be responsible for managing and continuously improving the HSE System across the company’s 4 sites, as well as developing and implementing sustainability strategies. The role requires leadership skills, strategic thinking, and close collaboration with all company departments to achieve departmental goals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting risk assessments in all departments of the factories.
• Monitoring and improving safety procedures.
• Monitoring and analyzing performance indicators (leading & lagging KPIs).
• Traveling to company sites for inspections, training, and team support.
• Designing Health and Safety training programs and emergency drills for staff.
• Maintaining, optimizing, and conducting internal audits of the system.
• Building and implementing a Sustainability Road Map for all Greece & Cyprus sites.
• Monthly monitoring of energy indicators at the factories for continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with the Continuous Improvement department to integrate sustainable practices into production processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental).
• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment in a similar position.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• ISO 45001 System Auditor Certification (preferred).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (preferred).

We’ll provide: 

• Competitive salary based on qualifications
• Private health insurance
• Company car
• Hardware equipment (laptop, mobile phone)
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.