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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.
Job DescriptionThe mission of the position is to guide and supervise all Safety activities in order to meet budget and Safety targets (e.g. optimize fire prevention , maximize employee safety and health as well as site security).
Coordinate all Safety activities for the plant;Contribute to strategic and operative planning of the plant (e.g. with respect to investments, capacity and headcount planning). Ensure the achievement of Safety targets according to internal and external customer expectations Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures live and promote the Safety principles and methods;Initiate and control investments for Safety equipment (e.g. training materials, external trainings, etc.) Conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coaching;Represent plant at negotiations with responsible authorities concerning Safety;Manage fire brigade (where applicable) as well as plan and implement fire prevention measures according to standards; Plan and implement occupational safety (e.g. safety briefings, legal obligations, hazardous substances management) according to standards;Coordinate safety inspection procedures for new plant installations prior to their start-upPlan and conduct safety audits and compliance measures according to standards;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;Conduct studies in the workplace to identify and control risks;Implement risk management and control techniques;Carry out inspections and issue opinions to control the degree of exposure to physical, chemical and biological risks, etc;Advise on the preparation of projects and works to ensure safety;Advise on fire protection projects;Delimit the dangerous areas;Oversee collective protection systems and PPE;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;Monitor and advise the expertise process;Prepare technical reports and challenges in expert and inspection processesCoordinate internal commissions, such as CIPA;Manage, prepare or collaborate with work safety programs, such as PPRA, PCMAT, PGR, PPR);Plan and implement emergency and crisis management (e.g. fire, incidents of damage, natural or other exceptional events, etc.) according to standards;Conduct risk analyses and prepare concepts and emergency preparedness plans;Ensure structured root cause analyses of incidents, analise the definitions (actions propued)showed and check implement.QualificationsSpecialization in Occupational Safety registered with the Regional Council of Engineering;Professional experience in Safety area, preferably have worked in industrial processes;People management experience preferable;Fluent English.Additional InformationReady to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.