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Stefan Matzbacher

EHSQ Manager

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About Me

EHSQ Manager with 26 years of experience in the chemical industry. Proven track record in leading global teams, streamlining complex processes and implementing sustainable EHSQ programs. Strong focus on transparency, efficiency and organizational growth. Experienced paramedic and rescue operator with strong crisis management and emergency response skills

Relevant Experience

2020-2024

Head of Management Systems MBCC Group, EHSQ Head Europe

MBCC Group

l Lead multifunctional teams to streamline and optimize global management systems, enhancing efficiency and compliance (approx. 100 production plants world wide)
Oversee alignment of management systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001) with international standards, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Orchestrate comprehensive audit programs to ensure adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements.
Implement data validation processes that strengthen data-driven decision-making and support strategic initiatives.
Promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, fostering collaboration and best practice sharing across global teams.
Inspire innovation and growth within teams, driving performance and achieving organizational goals.

2017-2020

EHSQ Head Afrika, Middle East, Russia CIS

BASF

led EHSQ for 1,400 employees across 16 countries, spanning from Russia to Africa.
Pioneered an independent EHSQ system aligned with the Target Operating Model, ensuringcompliance and operational efficiency.
Secured license-to-operate for all units, safeguarding business continuity.
Drove EHSQ diligence in BASF's construction chemicals division, enhancing safety andquality standards.
Established global specialist units in trade controls, product safety, and occupational safety.
Recognized as Dubai Municipality’s Best Customer for Occupational Safety.
Achieved a 70% reduction in LTI/PSI rates, significantly enhancing process transparency andsafety culture.

2014-2017

EHSQ Head EUC/W

BASF

Drove Operational Excellence: Led end-to-end optimization of health protection, occupational safety, and environmental management processes, elevating performance standards across multiple countries.
Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the creation and implementation of the Responsible Care Management System, showcasing innovative leadership in regulatory compliance and sustainable practices.
Key Roles: Held critical positions as Transport Distribution Safety Advisor and National Trade Control Officer in Austria, enhancing regulatory compliance and ensuring the safe distribution of goods.
Award-Winning Initiatives: Recognized with BASF's Global EHS Team Award for transformative initiatives that improved transport safety for chemical goods on a global scale.
Team Leadership: Directed a team of nine professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and adherence to industry best practices.

2003-2014

EHSQ Manager

BASF

A seasoned EHSQ professional with extensive experience spanning roles such as Deputy Head

of Laboratory, site-specific operational EHSQ, and various EHSQ responsibilities across Austria.

I have also provided strategic support for the DACH region, driving operational excellence,

compliance, and safety standards across diverse functions.

Education, Awards,

& Others Works

Chemical Engineering

Agency for Health and Food Safety, 98/02

Food safety with a focus on water supply. Complete range of chemical bacteriological investigations of drinking and surface water. Dual training system in cooperation with ViaNova Resins AG with focus on organic chemistry

Safety Engineering

Insitute for Economical Development, 2011/12

Legal principles and norms

Principles of organization and methods of employee protection

Safety of work systems with use cases

dentification and assessment of hazards, determination of measures

Psychological and socio-occupational basics of employee protection - interfaces with related areas

For the final exam i wrote a study about the hazard identification and risk assessment in chemical facilities which was defeated successfully.

Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt

Air Academy Associates 2017-2019

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EHSQ Management

Fundamental knowledge about the structure of the care as well as auditing and further development of environmental health protection, occupational safety and quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001) within a multinational chemical company with above-average requirements.

Lean Six Sigma

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Air Associates Academy Colorado).
Successfully implemented projects in the field of process and product optimization with verifiable savings potential in the amount of> 500,000 € per year.
Extensive knowledge of the DMAIC approach, which has been increasingly used in my studies for statistical experimental design (DOE), statistical test procedures (F-test, ANOVA) and regression analyzes.

Leadership

Several years of experience in the disciplinary and professional management of employees (m / w) in an international environment.
My guideline as a leader: Transparency and efficiency - being a role model - creating structures and rules - setting goals and priorities - conveying meaning.
Every human being has certain talents - lasting, unique, and only limitedly learnable patterns of thought and behavior, which vary. From this it is possible - in combination with skills and the corresponding knowledge - to develop strengths that can be used purposefully at work and in private life.
The principles of the Clifton Strengh Finder are widely used in my teams.

Skills & Proficiencies

Incident Management

Extensive knowledge in accident analysis (Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone).
Long history of implementing successful improvement measures in the chemical industry.
Years of experience in crisis management

Industry 4.0 and AI

Practical experience in the implementation of extensive digitization in industrial processes. Keyuser for applications
Extensive knowledge in the integration of Artifical Intelligence into our daily and reoccuring challenges
Extensive knowledge in the application of normal desktop applications such as Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Safety Engineering

Many years of professional experience as a certified safety expert within the chemical industry, especially in the field of
Legal principles and standards
Principles of the organization and methods of company employee protection
Safety of work systems with use cases
Excellent knowledge in the identification and assessment of hazards, determination of measures (HIRA Studies)
Psychological and socio-occupational background of employee protection - interfaces with related areas

Process Safety