EHS Manager

Job Description

• Health and Safety Manager
• Location: Rivas-Vaciamadrid / Madrid, Spain
• Reporting to the Plant Manager and EMEA H&S/TPS Managers, you will lead and implement both local and ADM-wide Health, Safety, and Process Safety (H&S/TPS) initiatives.
• Your key responsibilities include:
• Implementing EHS systems and procedures to meet site-specific and ADM standards.
• Championing the goal of “Zero is Possible” through engagement with employees, contractors, and visitors, leading by example, and fostering innovative safety practices.
• Delivering H&S and TPS training for managers, employees, and contractors.
• Monitoring, inspecting, and evaluating process safety and H&S performance, and partnering with leadership to drive continuous improvement.
• Building a strong safety culture, emphasizing objective achievement, risk prevention, and continuous reduction of hazards.
• Conducting or coordinating risk assessments and developing actionable plans.
• Supporting colleagues in maintaining safe systems by providing expert advice, coaching, and practical guidance.
• Leading investigations of incidents and accidents, determining root causes, and sharing Safety Alerts and Best Practices.
• Reporting significant issues to the Plant Manager and/or Regional EHS/TPS Management.
• Engaging with regulatory authorities on HSE matters and preparing mandatory reports.
• Reviewing and following up on contractors’ H&S documentation and work procedures.
• Overseeing the effectiveness of waste management on-site.

Your Profile

We are looking for a qualified Engineer or professional with a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, Operations, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field (Master’s preferred). You will combine technical expertise with a collaborative and proactive mindset, bringing strong leadership and operational experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain; including at least 5 years in senior leadership within the food/feed industry
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety, environmental, and process safety roles
• Proven expertise in large-scale operations, continuous improvement, and strategic planning
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental management systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Integrity, respect, flexibility, and a strong work ethic
• Fluency in English (other  languages a plus)
• Willingness to travel across EMEA

City

Rivas-Vaciamadrid

State

Madrid

Location Country

Spain

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.