Sr Environmental, Safety & Health Specialist at Continental Group Sector ContiTech, Auburn, IN
Sr Environmental, Safety & Health Specialist at Continental Group Sector ContiTech in Auburn, IN. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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. Are you ready to shape the future with us?
The mission of this position is to manage and coordinate all Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) activities for the location to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and achievement of organizational ESH targets and budget objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Compliance & Regulatory Management
- Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and local and corporate EHS systems, policies, and practices
- Serve as safety management interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders
- Implement and maintain required regulatory health and safety programs including but not limited to the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Hazardous Communication Program, Emergency Action Plan, Hearing Conservation Program, and Lockout/Tagout Program
- Translate corporate standards and policies into appropriate site-specific procedures
Environmental Management & Compliance
- Support site environmental compliance activities, including permits, inspections, recordkeeping, and required regulatory reporting
- Coordinate environmental programs related to waste management, air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, chemical storage, and spill prevention, as applicable to the site
- Track environmental performance, corrective actions, and ESH objectives; support environmental audits and continuous improvement initiatives
- Serve as the site contact for environmental topics with corporate resources, regulatory agencies, vendors, and contractors
Safety Oversight & Risk Management
- Provide day-to-day oversight of safety and health programs across all operations
- Identify, assess, and evaluate conditions that could result in accidents, injuries, or financial losses
- Exercise authority to take immediate corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified, including the authority to stop work operations when necessary
- Conduct hazard assessments through inspections, self-assessment audits, and safety walks; provide recommendations for corrective and preventive measures
Program Development & Facilitation
- Support the Safety Point Role and facilitate safety compliance at the team level
- Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring and health programs
- Support the Safety Recognition Program to promote positive safety culture
- Facilitate regular meetings to review accident reports, safety concerns, and safety improvement projects
Training & Communication
- Deliver new hire safety training and ongoing safety education programs
- Provide routine interface and communication with the corporate safety department
- Ensure effective dissemination of safety information and best practices across the organization
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other ESH-related tasks as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience o r minimum 10 years if no relevant bachelor’s degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong experience in technical problem solving, continuous improvement, and/or project management.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
Additional Ways to Stand Out:
- Experience with ISO 9001 or 14001
- Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, operations or lean manufacturing
- Experience working with international teams on Safety topics and understanding foreign cultures
- Master’s degree
- 7 years with degree
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.