Manager EHS

About the job

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