ESH Specialist/Manager

Company Description

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 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

The ESH Specialist/Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental, health, and safety programs at the Lincoln manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Continental, and ContiTech requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture throughout a unionized production environment.

The ESH Manager partners closely with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, engineering, human resources, and union representatives to reduce risk, prevent injuries, ensure environmental compliance, and drive continuous improvement in ESH performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Environmental, Safety & Health management systems and strategic initiatives.
• Promote a culture where safety is a core value and integrated into daily operations.
• Coach leaders, supervisors, and employees on safe work practices and risk reduction.
• Facilitate safety committees and employee engagement programs.
• Develop and monitor plant ESH objectives, targets, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, , and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain required permits, records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Interpret regulatory changes and implement necessary site compliance actions.
• Serve as primary contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, job safety analyses, and mitigation efforts.
• Oversee machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, respiratory protection, electrical safety, fall protection, and contractor safety programs.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses using recognized methodologies.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions and ensure sustainable implementation.
• Manage Worker’s Comp for the Lincoln site
• Manage environmental compliance programs
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental performance improvement projects.
• Develop and deliver ESH training programs for employees, supervisors, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensure required certifications and compliance training are completed and documented.
• Promote employee awareness and accountability through ongoing education and communication.
• Collaborate effectively with union leadership and hourly workforce representatives on ESH matters.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and training.
• Serve as a member of the plant emergency response leadership team.
• Coordinate responses to environmental and safety incidents.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive ESH experience in a manufacturing environment. 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ESH management systems.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 experience.
• Experience in rubber, automotive, industrial products, or chemical manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. 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.