Job DescriptionBroad Function and Purpose of Position:
Develop, organize, administer, and maintain the Company's Environmental Health & Safety Program. Minimize the number and reduce the severity of in-plant accidents and injuries while maintaining the efficiency of the Corporation and the well-being of its employees and customers, as well as the community. The EH&S Program must comply with all federal, state, corporate and international policies and procedures. The EH&S Program must be goal-oriented and driven towards continuous improvement.
Specific Responsibilities:Environmental, Health & Safety Program management:
- Act as the authority in all areas of Environmental, Health & Safety, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene.
- Coach leadership team on safe behaviors, conditions, and techniques for improved safety culture.
- Develops, implements, and ensures that training in all areas of EH&S is maintained
- Completes and reviews Job Hazard/Safety Analysis (JHA/JSA) for all facility jobs/work tasks.
- Lead Lean Safety Gemba daily to review and identify hazards in given production areas
- Ensure leadership team and supervisors enter safety hazards into Sphera (EHS Management System)
- Lead and manage incident/accident investigation processes for near misses and all injuries.
- Communicates root cause actions needed within 48 hours of near miss or injury.
- Complete New Hire Orientation for temporary and full-time employees
- Lead weekly EHS meetings to review audit and other open actions, additional EH&S data, etc.
- Integrate all Corporate and Regional Environmental, Health & Safety programs into daily operations.
- Implement and Oversee ongoing Management of Change (MOC) process
- Communicate weekly "Safety Starters" to production manager for training of all employees
- Submit monthly and yearly State and Federal EH&S reports
- Maintain EMS ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) program
- Implement and maintain OHS ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety & Health) program
- Manage EHS software systems for regulatory compliance
- Assist maintenance with contractors' selection, onsite scope of work tour, etc.
- Assist Human Resources regarding workers compensation case details from injury reports and follow-up analysis needed once employee returns to work.
- Maintain the Injury and Illness Tracking Programs.
- Manage programs such as GENSUITE Compliance Manager to ensure legal compliance with all EH&S applicable internal requirements and local and federal regulations and rules.
- Lead all Near Miss, and Accident Investigation root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
- Establish targets and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.
- Work with the Human Resources Department Workman's Compensation team to reduce costs associated with lost time injuries and assist in developing return to work program.
Qualifications- Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health science, or similar degree.
- 3-5 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s); or
5-10 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s).
- Automotive or similar manufacturing backgrounds preferred
- OSHA 30 General Industry, environmental and occupational safety certifications preferred, but not required.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical and influence skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
- Knowledge of the following areas: EPA (Environmental) OSHA (Occupational Safety), and similar regulations and reporting.
- Experience leading safety events, driving safety improvements on the shop floor, in the offices and as part of the Leadership team.
Self-motivated, self-starter
Additional InformationPerks & Benefits
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid time off, Paid holidays
- Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program & More!
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
