Safety & Health Coordinator EMEA

Continental · Lousado, Braga, pt

onsitefull-time1-3 years

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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.