Group Leader Environment & Management Systems - Tires

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Job Description

• Implements activities, rules, procedures relevant for the continuous improvement of the environmental protection;
• Ensures and follows  the compliance with the legal requirements in force, as well the requirements from the environmental authorization/permits, evaluate possible impacts on processes and facilities and implements measures, if it's required; 
• Ensure that all legally required permits are applied for in due time and that permit conditions are evaluated and implemented;
• Implements, ensures and follows the compliance of the ESH policy requirements, corporate standards requirements as well specifics  ISO 14001 Standard requirements;
• Lead the Environmental Group consisting of fix positions and variable position ( employees for waste handler activity to ensure the fulfillment of the defined activities, according with the internal approved process.);
• To ensure reporting, to the highest management level, the performance of the management system for analyze and future improvement recommendations of the management system, in order to ensure the continuously improvement;
• Represent Continental in negotiations with responsible authorities;
• Conduct environmental checks/audits inside the plant and outside the plant ( e.g. contractors, waste disposal company, external warehouses etc.);
• Ensure a systematic and structured management of waste, waste water, air emission and handing of substances;
• Plan/initiate and implement Environmental improvement project / investments.

Qualifications

• University studies in engineering, chemistry or natural sciences;
• 3 - 5 years of experience in the field of environment protection;
• Experience of the internal auditor (audit preparation, audit performing, etc.);
• Experience in environmental aspect risk assessment;
• ISO 14001 certificate;
• Project management experience;
• Leadership experience (minimum 2 years);
• English - minim B2;
• ISO 45001 certificate - nice to have;
• Standard 190011 - nice to have;
• Waste management diploma - nice to have.

Additional Information

• 13th salary
• Performance bonus
• Christmas & Easter bonus
• Seniority bonus
• Flexible working time;
• Home office;
• Competitive salaries & benefits;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.)
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

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