Health & Safety Manager (m/f/d)
Cologne, Germany
Posted on Jul 15, 2026
YOU CONNECT THE WORLD. WE IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR CUSTOMERS.
We are DHL Express at Cologne Bonn Airport a key international air freight hub connecting more than 220 countries and territories every day. Now is your chance to become part of our dedicated team and help drive our continued success.
WHAT TO EXPECT
As a Health & Safety Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety standards, advising leaders at all levels, and driving the continuous development of our safety culture. Your key responsibilities include:
- Responsibility for the implementation and continuous development of the Health & Safety strategy in line with legal requirements and corporate standards (including German Occupational Safety Act – ASiG §6)
- Ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, regulatory, and company requirements across the site
- Managing risk assessments, audits, safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action plans
- Advising and supporting leaders on all aspects of occupational health, safety, and accident prevention
- Promoting a sustainable “Safety First” culture through training, safety campaigns, and preventive initiatives
- Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, authorities, auditors, and service providers
- Leading and developing the Health & Safety team while fostering a high-performing safety culture
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive base salary plus a performance-related bonus with the opportunity to exceed targets
- Attractive benefits package, including capital-forming benefits, a convenient location, and free parking
- Employee stock purchase program
- Company pension plan through deferred compensation
- Employee events (e.g., Appreciation Week, CSD, Summer Party)
- Employee discounts within the DHL Group as well as health and wellbeing benefits (e.g., pme Family Service)
WHAT YOU BRING
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, or a comparable qualification
- Qualification as an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist and Fire Safety Officer
- Several years of experience in a Health & Safety environment, ideally within an operational or logistics organization
- Experience working with regulatory authorities, auditors, and a broad range of stakeholders
- Excellent German and English language skills
- Strong site presence with willingness to undertake occasional business travel
- Flexibility to work occasional night shifts as required by project activities
JOIN OUR TEAM
Would you like to work for a truly international company? Then apply now with your complete application documents and take off with us!*
For any questions, please contact Laura Büchel at +49 2203 2998165.
*We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
Applications from individuals with disabilities are expressly encouraged.
CONNECTING PEOPLE. IMPROVING LIVES.
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