Sr Health and Safety Specialist/Analyst

THE COMPANY Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of 41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Requreiments

• Manage and coordinate all health and safety activities for the plant

• Align and transform group and BA health and safety strategy into action plans and ensure implementation

• Contribute to strategic and operative planning of the plant/operations unit (e.g. with respect to investments, capacity and headcount planning)

• Ensure the achievement of S & H targets according to internal and external customer expectations

• Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures

• Interface to segment, BU or BA functions in order to gather local H & S requirements and demands and other feedback

• Participate in and/or steer global or local ESH related and cross-functional projects

• Conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coaching

• Represent plant at negotiations with responsible authorities concerning health and safety issues

• Prepare, review and manage the budget and forecast of ESH cost centers

• Plan and implement occupational safety (e.g. safety briefings, legal obligations, hazardous substances management) according to standards

• Plan and implement plant security (e.g. external security service) and information security according to standards

• Plan and implement medical services (e.g. plant medical officer, workplace ergonomics, industrial hygiene management, etc.) as well as occupational health management according to standards

• Coordinate safety inspection procedures for new plant installations prior to their start-up

• plan and conduct environmental and safety audits and compliance measures according to standards (i.e. CT management system, SH Corporate)

• Implement external (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001) and internal (e.g. ESH management manual, tools, KPIs) ESH standards and legal requirements and provide feedback and input for further development of standards

• Follow up on legal regulations and evaluate possible impacts on processes and facilities ensure that all legally required permits are applied for in due time and that permit conditions are evaluated and implemented and advise plant management check compliance with legal and internal regulations/standards/processes and implement measures together with local authorities

• Plan and implement emergency and crisis management (e.g. fire, incidents of damage, natural or other exceptional events, etc.) according to standards

• Operate health and safety performance monitoring (e.g. by KPI and target tracking) and identify, prioritize and implement health and safety improvements (e.g. for work instructions, etc.)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 5+ years experience in Health and Safety; 10+ years in Health and Safety in lieu of Bachelors degree

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Experience with ISO and or other certification methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with environmental standards

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety

• Experience with ISO ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001

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EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to ~~~ or contact US Recruiting at ~~~. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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