Manager EHS

Ideal Office Location:
HQ Fribourg (Hybrid)
Your Responsibilities
Lead and develop the EHS team (4 employees) with nationwide 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 illnesses
Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization
Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
Advise leadership and collaborate closely with authorities and internal stakeholders
Manage training concepts and deliver EHS-related training programs for managers, employees, and subcontractors
Analyze incidents and derive sustainable corrective and preventive actions
Oversee EHS reporting and KPI management
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 & safety (e.g., ASGS Specialist, SiBe, or equivalent)
Proven experience in EHS / occupational safety, ideally in an industrial environment
Strong knowledge of Swiss safety regulations (UVG, EKAS 6508)
EKAS-recognized certification is an advantage
Experience working with SUVA and regulatory authorities is desirable
Strong leadership, communication, and assertiveness skills
Languages: Fluent German and English, and ideally good knowledge of French
Willingness to travel within 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 an Absolute
Access to global standards, structured processes, and company-wide EHS initiatives
Close collaboration with EMEA and Central Europe EHS teams
High-visibility leadership role with significant impact on safety performance and culture
Competitive compensation package aligned with the Swiss market
Structured onboarding and strong development opportunities