EHS Manager – Italy & Denmark
Pubblicato il 18-10-2026 - Conexus International Recruitment in Avezzano
EHS Manager - Italy & Denmark
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to join our client; a global leader in the mining and production of performance minerals for industrial applications, covering their Italy and Denmark Hub.
Job Summary / Purpose
The EHS Manager leads all Environment, Health and Safety activities and resources across the Hub's sites, ensuring regulatory compliance, continuous implementation of company policies, protocols, and culture. The primary objective of the role is to prevent accidents and incidents, fostering a proactive safety culture and supporting continuous improvement across all operations.
Job Scope / Dimensions
This position is part of the Performance Minerals EMEA Business Area, which encompasses:
- 80 sites across 24 countries
- 3,700 employees
- €1.2 billion revenue
The Italy & Denmark Hub includes:
- 8 factories, 4 open-pit operations, 1 underground mine, and 1 logistics platform
- Approximately 300 employees
- €100 million sales
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Act as the EHS lead for the Hub, partnering with the Hub Director to ensure compliance, excellence, and alignment with corporate objectives.
- Define and prioritize EHS annual objectives in line with the Business Area roadmap and the Imerys Safety System.
- Promote and embed a strong safety culture across all Hub sites.
- Drive continuous improvement by supporting sites in risk prevention and the implementation of improvement action plans.
- Lead the accident management process, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and definition of corrective actions in collaboration with site and local EHS managers.
- Ensure compliance of industrial and mining operations with local environmental regulations, CSRD requirements, and Imerys internal standards through regular assessments and gap analyses.
- Collaborate with Hub Operations Managers, Site Managers, and on-site EHS teams to deploy initiatives and provide guidance on EHS-related CapEx.
- Foster proactive networking and knowledge sharing of best practices across the Hub.
- Maintain close coordination with Hub Managers, Business Area EHS Managers, Site Managers, and local EHS contacts for program deployment and performance alignment.
- May act as EHS Manager for the Hub's lead site when required.
Ideal Background / Experience
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
- Strong command of English and Italian (knowledge of Danish is a plus)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in EHS management within industrial operations
- Proven track record managing multiple sites and driving a safety culture
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Safety Management Systems and industrial operations
- In-depth understanding of local and industrial EHS regulations
- Engaged, self-driven, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach
- Structured and analytical working style with effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with employees at all levels - from shop floor to senior management - as well as with contractors, consultants, and authorities
- Ability to influence, coach, create synergies, and lead cross-site programs and projects
- Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to excellence
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time across Italy and Denmark.
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