Europe Industrial Hygiene Manager

Position: Europe Industrial Hygiene Manager (Flexible Location)
About the Role
You, as the  Europe Industrial Hygiene Manager  will be responsible for guiding all aspects of the region’s Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, ensuring consistent, value‑added processes that protect employee health across Alcoa’s European operations. This role provides strategic leadership, governance and subject matter expertise across occupational hygiene disciplines. You will coordinate, standardize and continuously improve IH programs aligned with Alcoa’s global IH strategy, while working closely with site, regional and corporate stakeholders.

The role requires extensive travel across European sites, including periods of direct on‑site support of up to four weeks.

Key responsibilities include

Lead, coordinate and standardize regional Industrial Hygiene programs and processes

Support implementation of IH systems including Alcoa IH programs, SDS systems, hazard identification, risk characterization and exposure assessments

Partner with the Corporate IH Manager and Health CoE to develop strategies to eliminate adverse health outcomes

Recommend and drive regional and global IH goals and KPIs

Participate in the Alcoa Industrial Hygiene Lead Team and global technical forums

Facilitate sharing of IH best practices across European locations

Support sites in developing and maintaining comprehensive IH management programs (respiratory protection, exposure control, ergonomics, hearing conservation, hazard communication, radiation, hazardous materials management and new material reviews)

Act as SME for select Alcoa EHS Standards and IH Audit Self‑Assessment tools

Provide IH expertise for TSCA‑related matters within the region

Coordinate REACH compliance across Europe

Coach and mentor IH professionals and support capability development across the region

What’s On Offer

Competitive remuneration and performance‑based incentive plan

Flexible and hybrid working options

International leadership exposure across a complex, multi‑site region

Employee growth and professional development opportunities

Paid employee volunteering hours within our communities

Employee Assistance Program for confidential personal support

Alcoa Live Well program with travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits

Salary packaging options including employee share plans and superannuation

An inclusive workplace supported by employee inclusion groups

What You Can Bring to the Role

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry or a related discipline;
Master of Science preferred

15+ years’ experience, including 10+ years as an Industrial Hygiene professional, preferably in manufacturing environments

Strong knowledge of industrial hygiene principles including exposure assessment, hazardous materials management, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, radiation, asbestos, ergonomics and health hazard controls

Deep understanding of European H&S regulations, including REACH

Proven experience leading teams, influencing senior leaders and delivering change across large, complex organizations

Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision‑making capabilities

Excellent communication skills with the ability to tell a compelling story and drive alignment

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent EU/local professional designation

Additional Information

The role can be based at one of our European locations in Norway, Iceland, Spain or the Netherlands with flexibility across the region.

Extensive travel is required, including periods of direct site support.

Interviews may progress prior to the closing date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Alcoa is a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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