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Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Senior Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchönkirchen, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in medical engineering, natural sciences, environmental engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
  • At least 10 years of role-specific professional experience in environmental, health, and safety.
  • Relevant experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in globally operating companies.
  • A high degree of independence, accountability, and social competence.
  • A safety-first mindset and the ability to communicate it authentically.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the goals, processes, resources, strategies, and interactions of multiple subfunctions within the broader function.
  • Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Provide functional and disciplinary leadership of the EHS team and coordinate all EHS resources outside the direct team, including safety officers and external consultants.
  • Develop and implement the EHS strategy in alignment with legal, regulatory, and internal company requirements.
  • Own the effectiveness and continual development of the EHS management system, including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, and ensure existing certifications are maintained.
  • Ensure compliance with current and future EHS-related laws, standards, and company requirements.
  • Establish effective EHS risk management, including risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency management, and preventive measures.
  • Manage EHS change-management processes for changes to facilities, processes, and investment projects.
  • Prepare, analyze, and report relevant EHS metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to EHS budget planning and ensure cost-conscious implementation.
  • Initiate and lead strategic, potentially cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and optimize costs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Expertise in quality and/or manufacturing.
  • Basic knowledge of the industry and markets to assess the market situation correctly and differentiate the company’s products and services from competitors.
  • General understanding of external challenges and changes within the industry and their impact on the company.

About the Company

Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Stryker makes medical devices for hospitals, surgical centers and emergency responders, spanning joint implants, surgical instruments and patient transport equipment. Its Mako platform assists surgeons with joint replacement, while its neurotechnology products support brain and spine procedures and stroke treatment. Clinicians use its equipment during surgery and emergency care, and the company earns money by selling implants, disposable products and capital equipment through direct sales teams and distributors. The business also supplies training and technical support for healthcare providers using its devices. Stryker was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Portage, Michigan.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Portage, MI
Founded
1941

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