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Givaudan


Job Location:

Vernier - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with kindness and humility we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 17000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied flexible and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with befriend and stretch your skills alongside. Every day your energy your creativity and your determination will shape our future making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As an EHS Specialist (m/w/d) you will directly report to our EHS Director and you will join our EHS Fragrances Department in Vernier (Switzerland).

You will be part of a team of 4 EHS Specialists and you will support the EHS Director on her daily job and specifically on one or more EHS specializations. You will also promote the EHS culture across the organization.

In this exciting role you will :

  • Be the main contact for specific Departments and act as back-up for others.

  • Be the back-up of the EHS Director during her absences.

  • Be customer-oriented with the desire of finding solutions with main partners when EHS issues are detected. Seek experts help if necessary.

  • Organize regular site safety inspections with department/area owners; report findings and follow up their correction and prevention.

  • Perform incident investigations and propose corrective actions to be implemented.

  • Help on risk assessments and providing solutions to minimize risks.

  • Assume the role of EHS Coordinator in the Crisis Management organisation.

  • Follow up all audits findings and evaluate the effectiveness of their corrective and preventive actions.

  • Help on organizing site EHS committee meetings and following up all actions agreed in it.

  • Keep good/regular liaisons with authorities related to Environment Health and Safety; report to the EHS Director any clue of authority concerns.

  • Conduct EHS Orientation training to new employees and contractors.

  • Facilitate tool box meetings and deliver other EHS trainings.

  • Help the development of EHS procedures and track their implementation.

Your success profile includes:

  • University degree in Chemistry Engineering EHS or other related field

  • Swiss Diploma Ingénieur sécurité MSST is a must

  • Chargé de sécurité incendie is a plus

  • At least 3 years of working experience in chemical/manufacturing industry

  • 5 years of experience in the EHS specialisation

  • Fluent in French and knowledge of English

  • Customer Focus

  • Listening Skills

For safety and hygiene reasons please note that wearing a beard is not allowed in production roles.

Due to its activities Givaudan is subject to the regulations of the OFAC (Office Fédéral de lAviation Civile). Please note that later in the recruitment process you will be asked to provide a criminal record.

Our Benefits :

  • Healthcare support

  • Paid time off and family leave

  • Retirement plan

  • Sport and leisure clubs

  • Company shop

  • Staff restaurant

  • Mobility allowance

Are you interested in this exciting challenge We are looking forward to receiving your application! Please make sure you enclose your CV Cover Letter Diplomas and Work Certificates.

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences.

Everyone regardless of race gender identity sexual orientation age disability culture religion or any personal circumstances is warmly welcomed at Givaudan a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.


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IC


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Givaudan captures the essence of the moment, bringing you memorable flavours and fragrances to be enjoyed throughout the day. We maintain our leadership position – approximately 25% of our industry’s global market share – by challenging ourselves daily, inspiring our partnerships acro ... View more

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