Safety & Health Coordinator EMEA

As Safety & Health Coordinator EMEA, you will play a key role in driving safety excellence across our manufacturing and non-manufacturing locations in the EMEA region. Acting as the regional focal point for all Safety & Health (S&H) matters, you will support the implementation of global standards, strengthen governance processes and foster a strong safety culture across multiple countries and functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as the central coordination point for S&H topics across EMEA;
• Facilitate collaboration between locations, central functions and S&H subject matter experts;
• Organize and moderate regional S&H meetings, workshops and knowledge-sharing forums;
• Build and maintain a strong internal and external S&H network;
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Group S&H standards and procedures;
• Drive consistency and best practices across sites;
• Conduct internal S&H audits throughout the EMEA region;
• Support locations in addressing audit findings and implementing corrective and preventive action plans;
• Contribute to assurance and compliance processes in line with ISO 45001 and regulatory requirements;
• Monitor regional S&H performance and support KPI improvement initiatives;
• Lead selected regional S&H projects and initiatives;
• Support investment planning related to regulatory compliance, risk reduction and performance improvement;
• Promote a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns, onboarding activities and capability-building initiatives;
• Support incident investigations and the implementation of Lessons Learned;
• Participate in industry associations, working groups and professional networks to stay ahead of emerging Safety & Health developments and regulatory changes.

• University degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a comparable field;
• Auditor qualification (internal or external auditor) is highly desirable;
• 5+ years of professional experience in Occupational Safety & Health;
• Solid experience with ISO 45001 and S&H management systems;
• Proven experience in project management and working in multidisciplinary teams;
• Experience leading international projects, virtual teams, or functional networks;
• Expert knowledge of occupational S&H principles, regulations and management systems;
• Strong auditing and compliance management skills;
• Good understanding of industrial and manufacturing environments, ideally within automotive industry;
• Strong project management skills;
• Excellent communication, moderation, presentation and stakeholder management skills;
• Problem solving skills, with a structured and analytical mindset;
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written);
• Willingness to travel worldwide.

Our offer:

• Opportunity to shape Safety & Health excellence across a diverse international region;
• Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
• Flexible working model;
• Global and collaborative working style;
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.

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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.