Information Security Manager

Imagine a place where your contributions lead to real impact. Welcome to TOMRA, where innovation and sustainability are at the core of our mission. From all corners of the world, we transform how we obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources. With innovation at our core, we develop and manufacture sensor‑based sorting technologies for the global recycling and waste management industry.

Our success is reflected in more than 9,000 sorting units installed and a presence in over 100 countries - making TOMRA Recycling a trusted partner for customers around the globe.

At TOMRA, we encourage a culture of purpose, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams are empowered to make a real impact - driven by passion, guided by responsibility, and inspired by innovation we make a shared commitment to sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel creativity, and we actively cultivate an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.

For our site in Mülheim‑Kärlich, we are currently seeking a dedicated Information Security Manager to join our team as soon as possible.

Position overview

The Information Security Manager is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining all information security–related activities within the division. The role ensures compliance with relevant security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Resilience Act), supports secure processes across IT, OT, and product environments, and aligns divisional practices with Group Security Strategy. The position acts as the divisional subject‑matter expert and single point of contact for security, operating independently and cross‑functionally.

Your Responsibilities

• Information Security Management: Define and maintain division‑specific security policies, standards, and procedures; perform risk assessments; manage the security risk register; and support correct information classification and protection
• Regulatory Compliance (NIS2 / ISO 27001 / CRA): Lead divisional readiness for NIS2 and ISO/IEC 27001, coordinate audits and documentation, and support product‑related cybersecurity requirements in line with the Cyber Resilience Act; maintain a regulatory dotted‑line reporting relationship to the EVP to ensure transparency and escalation on compliance‑relevant matters
• Security Operations & Incident Handling: Serve as divisional coordinator for security incidents and align with Group processes, including vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Supplier & Third‑Party Security: Conduct supplier security assessments, ensure contractual requirements are met, and follow up on deviations and corrective actions
• Awareness & Training: Coordinate mandatory security awareness activities and enable role‑based security competence across relevant teams
• Project & Product Security Support: Advise ISM, R&D, Operations, and other functions on necessary security requirements, ensuring their integration into projects, products, systems, and processes
• Governance, Process Oversight & Reporting: Define, monitor, and continuously improve security‑relevant governance and compliance processes; act as senior escalation authority for internal and external audits; prepare regular reports on security status, risks, and KPIs for divisional management; and ensure close alignment with Group Security and other divisions

Your Profile

• University degree in Information Security, Computer Science or comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or risk management
• Experience with ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2 implementation, incident response, and supplier/security governance
• Experience in industrial or product‑oriented environments (IT/OT) is an advantage
• Strong communication and facilitation skills paired with a structured, independent working style
• Able to operate independently and reliably as a “one‑person function” while coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex security topics into actionable guidance
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and resilience
• Very good English…