The posting
Step into a role where your expertise truly makes a difference. As our new EHS Manager, you will be the driving force behind a strong and forward-looking safety culture at our JELD-WEN production site in Forserum, Sweden. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic influence with hands-on engagement, helping to shape a safer, smarter and more people-focused workplace. Working closely with production leaders, health and safety representatives and the local leadership team, you will play a key role in embedding EHS excellence across the site. You will also be part of our Northern European EHS network, partnering with the Nordic EHS Manager and colleagues across the region to implement new standards, drive continuous improvement and share best practices. What Impact You Will Make As EHS Manager, you will have a direct impact on the safety, wellbeing and performance of our people and operations by: Leading and continuously developing the site's Environment, Health & Safety strategy. Embedding EHS principles and best practices into daily operations. Conducting risk assessments and ensuring effective mitigation plans are implemented. Coaching and supporting leaders in all aspects of health, safety and environmental management. Delivering engaging training and awareness programmes that strengthen safety culture and employee engagement. Ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with applicable legislation, ISO standards and JELD-WEN policies. Driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, prevent incidents and enhance operational performance. Collaborating with regional EHS colleagues to implement new standards and share best practices.
What You Need to Succeed To be successful in this role, you will bring: Significant EHS experience, typically five years or more in an EHS management role within a manufacturing, industrial, global or matrix organisation. Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and management systems. Experience working with ISO standards and compliance frameworks. The ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level, balancing long-term objectives with day-to-day support. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organisation. A proactive and collaborative approach, with a passion for developing people and driving positive change. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification and experience in a relevant field. Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
About JELD-WEN Founded in 1960, JELD-WEN is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products. Operating across Europe and North America, we are committed to creating safe, sustainable and inclusive workplaces where our people can thrive. Our success is built on collaboration, continuous improvement and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional products and experiences for our customers. Join us and be part of a team where your expertise, leadership and passion for safety will make a lasting impact. Starting Salary Range: (610,800.00 to 814,400.00), reflecting the typical range for this role based on experience and skills. In line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970, this range is set using objective, gender‑neutral criteria. Final salary depends on experience. We do not use pay history and are committed to equal pay, with transparent and objective pay decisions. Your application Submit your application and we will interview suitable candidates as they apply. Due to holidays in Sweden, the closing date for this role is 14th August 2026, however, applications will be screened throughout this period by the Talent Acquisition Team. Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
