Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Proven leadership and strong people skills
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office and related computer skills
OSHA 30 Hour Course preferred
ISO 14001/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor preferred
Responsibilities
Support Environmental, Health, and Safety matters at the facility and corporate level
Develop accident prevention programs and enhance safety awareness
Guide and promote safe work practices through training and policy development
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations and advise management on actions
Conduct inspections and enforce safety policies, determining root causes and corrective actions
Serve as a liaison with local, state, and regional safety groups and agencies
Record and track workers' compensation injuries and manage OSHA reporting requirements
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Time Off
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Strong diversity culture
Community outreach activities
Full Job Description
Req ID 87617 | Newton, United States ZF Chassis Components, LLC
Job Description
What you can look forward to as a Lead EHS Specialist:
Supports the Newton facility and corporate functions for all matters relating to Environmental, Health, and Safety.
Develops programs for accident prevention and awareness.
Guides and promotes safe work performance by developing safety systems, policies and procedures; developing safety campaign, communications, and recognitions; training managers and employees.
Complies with federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; interpreting standards; enforcing adherence to regulations; advising management on needed actions.
Enforces environmental and safety policies by conducting inspections, determining root cause and required corrective actions; reporting statistics; counseling managers and employees.
Promotes a safe environment by serving as liaison for coordinating and cooperating with local, state and regional safety groups and agencies.
Ensures ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 system conformance.
Responsible for recording and tracking workers' compensation injuries and OSHA reporting requirements.
Your profile as a Lead EHS Specialist:
Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety and 5+ years of experience (Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).
Proven leadership ability, strong people skills (motivation, communication, problem resolution).
Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Requires strong interpersonal, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Proficient computer skills (MS office).
OSHA 30 Hour Course preferred.
ISO14001/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor preferred.
Why you should choose ZF in Newton, NC:
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Time Off
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
A supportive, collaborative team environment
A strong diversity culture
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Lead EHS Specialist and apply now!
Find out how we work at ZF:
About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag
ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
