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Freudenberg Performance Materials

HSE Coordinator

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Freudenberg Performance Materials

Leading maker of technical textiles, nonwovens and fabric solutions for diverse industries worldwide.

Lead safety initiatives, ensure ISO & regulatory compliance, and drive HSE training.
23 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Asheville, NC
Onsite
Company Size
5,366 Employees
Service Specialisms
Nonwoven Materials
Advanced Materials
Textile Solutions
Filtration Media
Automotive Textiles
Medical Applications
Industrial Applications
Environmental Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Apparel & Shoe Building
Energy
Filter Media
Household & Living
Healthcare
Industrial & Manufacturing
Mobility and Transport
Civil Engineering
Role

Description

risk assessments
safety inspections
iso compliance
hse training
audit management
incident investigation
  • Lead safety initiatives by coordinating risk assessments, inspections, and team-driven improvement projects.
  • Support and maintain compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and relevant federal, state, and local HSE regulations.
  • Facilitate HSE training programs, including new-hire orientation and first aid, and assist with maintaining training records.
  • Participate in internal audits, manage HSE documentation and permits, and support contractor safety management.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through daily floor presence, employee engagement, and incident investigation support.

Requirements

bachelor's
2+ yrs
associate safety
certified safety
cpr trainer
hse
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in an HSE position within a manufacturing environment
  • Preferred: Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
  • Preferred: Red Cross or AHA certified CPR/First Aid/AED Trainer with current credentials

Benefits

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Company

Overview

Founded 2015
Year Established
The company was created through the merger of Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.
Revenue €1.4B+
Annual Turnover
Generates over €1.4 billion in revenue from its global operations.
32–35 sites
Production Facilities
Operates between 32 and 35 production sites spread across 14 countries.
  • Became a global leader in technical textiles after merging Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.
  • Headquartered in Weinheim, Germany.
  • Focuses on high-performance nonwovens for automotive interiors, battery separators, fuel cell components, and cable protection.
  • Supplies textiles for building materials like acoustic panels, roof waterproofing membranes, and carpet backing.
  • Develops medical nonwovens for wound care, stoma products, and hygiene items, as well as filter media for air and liquid filtration.
  • Creates unusual products such as Evolon® microfilament fabrics and Dripstop® condensation control textiles.
  • Undertakes projects in automotive lining systems, energy-storage materials, industrial filtration, and specialized composite textiles.
  • Leverages deep textile R&D to create tailored solutions using spunbond, composites, coated fabrics, and smart-textile finishes.

Culture + Values

  • Innovation strength
  • Strong customer orientation
  • Diversity and team spirit
  • Commitment to excellence
  • Reliability
  • Pro‑active, responsible action

Environment + Sustainability

25% reduction
CO₂ emissions target
Aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25% by 2025.
1.6 MW
Photovoltaic system
Installed a photovoltaic system on the Nantong factory roof.
100% recycled
PET-based materials
Offers padding solutions made from 100% recycled PET materials.
2,486 GWh
Energy consumption
Total energy consumption in 2024, with 38% sourced from renewable energy.
  • Recycling ~7 million post-consumer PET bottles daily into polyester nonwovens
  • Target of CO₂-neutral operations by 2045 (net-zero)
  • Cutting CO₂ emissions by ~1,200 tons annually through the photovoltaic system
  • Energy efficiency at 0.21 kWh/€ of sales

Inclusion & Diversity

  • Global teams in 14+ countries fostering multicultural and international perspectives
  • Active Diversity & Inclusion community ensuring equal opportunities
  • In Freudenberg Group overall: gender and age diversity emphasized as contributor to success
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