HSE Manager

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

You support our team as

HSE Manager

Responsibilities

• Strategic HSE Leadership – Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, driving the integration of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) priorities into all business and operational decisions.
• Safety Culture & Leadership Accountability – Champion a strong safety culture by coaching leaders, challenging practices when needed, and ensuring accountability for HSE performance across the organization.
• Site-Wide HSE Governance – Lead HSE strategy and governance, fostering alignment and engagement across production, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and support functions.
• HSE Team Leadership & Development – Manage and develop the HSE Officer, providing direction, prioritization, coaching, and oversight of daily HSE activities and initiatives.
• Compliance & Management Systems – Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, corporate HSE standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements through effective leadership and execution.
• Occupational Health & Risk Management – Oversee industrial hygiene and occupational health programs, including risk assessment, control strategies, and management of hazardous substances and workplace health risks.

Qualifications

• BILINGUAL IN SPANISH IS PREFERRED
• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, or a related technical field; CSP preferred.
• 10 years of HSE leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations (300 employees preferred).
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and engage a diverse workforce; English required, Spanish a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HSE systems (e.g., Workday, SharePoint, Enablon); able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match

Vacation

We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Personal Development

We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Paid Holidays

With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

International Opportunities

Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.