Safety Engineer - Biochemical Manufacturing (m/f/x)

Safety Engineer (m/f/x) Location: Luckenwalde, Germany Department: Operations Type: Permanent, Full Time Line Manager: Operations Purpose: The Health & Safety Engineer is responsible for supporting the business units on all issues relating to occupational safety, health protection and accident prevention. Fulfilment of all tasks according to §6 ASiG in a biochemical / biological manufacturing facility. Implementation, management and monitoring of HS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance to German legislation and Meridians HS standards and guidelines. Evaluation of the organization's procedures, facilities, and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions Completion and further development of risk assessments according to ArbSchG and BetrSichV Creation, updating and maintenance of operating and work instructions based on risk assessments Designing workplaces and work processes to achieve efficient ergonomics Creation, review, up-date and control of the companies SDS in accordance with GHS Identifying and assessing work-related accident and health hazards and health promotion factors Collaborate with employees and supervisors to identify and mitigate HS risks. Continuously improving the safety and health of all employees and up-dating the HS system Training and coaching of employees, supervisor, and safety officers to continuously improve HS performance Maintaining a thorough up to date knowledge of relevant laws, standards and regulations that impacts or may impact Meridian business Relationships: Works closely with: All other departments on side Line Management Reports To: Director QA / RA Responsibilities May Include: Close collaboration with Health & Safety Experts at other meridian sites Identification and implementation KPIs for measuring and monitoring the HS processes to drive continuous improvement Leading or supporting as team player general improvement programs Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Profound technical understanding of equipment used in biochemical manufacturing Profound chemical / biochemical knowledge Knowledge and understanding of GHS and CLP. Confident handling of MS office applications High proficiency in German and English Ability to contribute outside one's field and at a Project Team Representative level. Ability to work in a team as well as in a structured and independent manner Thorough up to date knowledge of relevant laws, standards and regulations that impacts or may impact Meridian business Education and Experience: University degree in a technical field, preferably as safety engineer, or a comparable professional training (e.g., as a state-certified technician or master-craftsperson). Training as "Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit" At least 2 years professional experience as HS professional in manufacturing industry preferably as Sicherheits Fachkraft. Requirements: Occasional travelling to the other Meridian sites What we offer: Permanent position/ contract An open and international working environment with interesting and varied tasks An attractive and performance-related income Personal development - intensive induction and further training opportunities Great company events where the team spirit is palpable Additional benefits, e.g. free water and coffee There are many good reasons to work for us: We support you personally and individually in all development steps. Flat hierarchies, treating each other with respect and communication at eye level form the foundation of our corporate culture.