Head of EHS Visp

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. 

As our EHS Manager, you will play a key role in driving safety and sustainability at Arxada’s production site in Visp. You will be at the heart of our commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence — ensuring compliance with legal standards while continuously improving our EHS performance. Acting as a trusted partner for authorities, customers, and colleagues, you’ll help shape our site’s EHS strategy and foster a strong, forward-looking safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and promote a strong safety culture at the Visp site, ensuring that “Safety is not a project, but a culture.”
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and corporate EHS requirements, and continuously improve related processes and systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of the site’s EHS management system, including objectives, KPIs, and standards, while maintaining a balance between strategic goals and quick wins.
• Act as the primary contact for authorities, insurers, and customers on all EHS matters, representing Arxada externally and internally in relevant committees and working groups.
• Lead and develop the EHS team, actively contributing to the Site Leadership Team and supporting site management in all EHS-related topics.
• Coordinate EHS aspects in large-scale projects and drive harmonization of processes such as reporting, HAZOP, and root cause analysis.
• Own the site’s EHS standards and roadmap, contributing to Arxada’s long-term sustainability and safety objectives.
• Hands-on-mentality for the future incumbent to execute programs in the field together with the team.

Key Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may also be considered.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in the chemical industry, ideally in production, laboratory, or EHS functions.
• Requires the future incumbent to be located on site in Visp / Switzerland.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong strategic mindset with the courage to set ambitious goals, think broadly, and take well-calculated risks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders and foster open, two-way communication.
• Fluent in German and English (both required); French is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
• Demonstrates perseverance, passion, and resilience — turning challenges into opportunities for improvement.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:   

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.  

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.  

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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