Company Description
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, a division of Continental, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries
Job Description
THE COMPANY
ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Our Sun Prairie, WI location is seeking a Environment, Safety, Security and Health (ESH) Manager to join our team.
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THE POSITION
- Creates methods and devices used in the prevention, control, and correction of environmental hazards, working closely with environmental engineers and scientists.
- Uses principles and theories of science and engineering to solve technical problems.
- Inspects and keeps equipment affecting air pollution and recycling maintained.
- Conducts tests and field investigations to obtain data for use by environmental, engineering, and scientific personnel in determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil, utilizing knowledge of agriculture, chemistry, meteorology, and principles of applied technologies.
- Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers.
- Manage and coordinate all ESH activities for the plant
- Align and transform corporate and divisional ESH 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)
- Weighs the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success, in making a decision
- Demonstrated proactive collaboration with other goups and locations. Expert level of understanding of all products, relevant processes and tools within target function. Proven experience in working with people with different cultural background.
- Ensure the achievement of ESH 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 ESH principles and methods (e.g. advise Plant Management on al ESH aspects)
- Initiate and control investments for ESH equipment (e.g. training materials, external trainings, etc.)
- Interface to segment, BU or division functions in order to gather local ESH 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 ESH issues
- 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
- Plan and implement plant security (e.g. external security service) and information security according to standards
- Plan and implement environmental protection (e.g. legal obligations regarding hazardous substances management, waste management, emissions and risk control and management, etc.) 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
- Support energy management (e.g. contribute to plant energy reduction roadmap, initiate energy reduction projects, report eKPIs, etc.) according to standards in close alignment with FM function
- 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.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
- Immediate Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition & Employee Discounts
- Annual Bonus
- Employer 401(k) Match
- And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelors Degree and Minimum 5 years relevant experience OR Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Functional knowledge of occupational safety and environmental protection
- 3 or more years of experience in industrial and/or manufacturing production processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead people and projects, communicate Safety and Environmental information to employees. Setting and reviewing standards for safety equipment. Proven accident investigation experience.
- Advanced level of professional expertise. Ability to develop solutions that others can use to improve work.
- Experience with Office 365
- Willingness to attend 2nd or 3rd shift to meet and train employees on occasion
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 opening.
Preferred Qualification
- Master's Degree
- 7 year's of relevant experience with degree
- Proficient multiple languages
- Cross-functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, purchasing or CBS preferred
- CSP, OHST, CIH or equivalent certifications
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, climb stairs and work in any type environment. Work any hours or shifts that is required to accomplish job.
Additional Information
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
- Immediate Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition & Employee Discounts
- Annual Bonus
- Employer 401(k) Match
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. 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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