Site EHS Lead (m/f/d)

About the team:

ZF is establishing a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Ostrov, which will become a key logistics hub within our global supply chain. This facility integrates advanced automation, digital technologies, and data-driven logistics to enhance operational efficiency.

As a Site EHS Lead, you will be responsible for achieving and maintaining compliance with EHS rules and regulations, implementing ZF EHS program, addressing other stakeholder requirements.

What you can look forward to as Site EHS Lead?

• Educate site leadership on existing and pending Local, Regional and National legislation applicable to the site.  Assist the site setting up systems to achieve and maintain compliance/certifications, including completion of EHS internal audits and compliance assurance monitoring.
• Day to day EHS support to plant (e.g., equipment release, hazardous material management, workplace condition monitoring, organizing EHS Kaizens with employees, etc.).
• Reporting of EHS performance, issues, and development of corrective actions.
• Provision of EHS training ranging from orientation for new employees and required regulatory topics, to periodic refresher training for leaders, BBS coaches, etc.
• Support as to ZF EHS key programs/activities.
• Preparation of and participation in periodic (preferably weekly) EHS meetings with plant management and employee representatives to review performance, progress with EHS programs, analysis of new requirements.
• Reporting in appropriate corporate and governmental EHS systems including preparation incident reports to Corporate & Divisional EHS.
• Maintaining register of compliance obligations up to date, definition of actions to address new requirements on an as needed basis.
• Facilitation of EHS process optimization and cost reduction activities, support to lean workshops, etc.
• Preparation of and participation in annual EHS Management Review with plant management, development of plant specific EHS Objectives & Targets.
• Development and maintenance of EHS procedures, work instructions, guidance materials, etc.

Your profile as Site EHS Lead:

• Plant EHS complexity and risk specific – see ZF EHS MS documents EHS10-SR-10 Core Competencies of EHS Staff and EHS10-G-10 Range of EHS Core Competencies.
• Min. secondary education in a technical field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EHS min. 5 years.
• Experience in an international company - log advantage.
• Experience in team management.

Why you should choose ZF in Ostrov?

• Be part of a global company launching a major logistics operation in the Czech Republic, bringing long-term stability, challenges, and growth opportunities
• Join a driven and enthusiastic local team with the energy of a startup backed by the scale of a global leader
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package, including employer contributions to supplementary pension insurance and others
• Opportunities for further development, internal mobility, and training
• Performance and annual bonuses
• 5 weeks vacation
• Language courses and external training