E/H&S Specialist

Responsibility:

• EHS Specialist will be responsible for contacting outside agencies such as Fire Department, OSHA and environmental regulators.
• Respond and investigate environmental incidents and spills, including completing investigations to determine root-cause and closure activities.
• Identify and facilitate appropriate and required environmental training.
• Advise Plant Management of safety related situations, a member of the Plant Safety Committee and a member of Launch Team and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies which support health, safety and environmental strategies.
• Oversee regulatory agency inspections.
• Conduct housekeeping and safety inspections.
• Oversee environmental and safety task on glide path.
• Maintain First Aid for the facility. Provide first aid treatment of on the job injuries or illnesses including records.
• Abreast of the latest health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and equipment by membership in appropriate organizations, attendance at pertinent seminars and reading professional journals.
• Maintain ‘MSDS online’ for the Plant and policies relating to this program.
• Establish, maintain and provide training for the Fire Safety Program at the facility.
• Prepare and maintain an Evacuation Plan and training for employees in the use of the plan in case of fire or other emergencies.
• Develops and facilitates appropriate and required plant safety training for all staff.
• Identify, recommend and implemented ergonomic changes to reduce health and safety injuries.
• Team with regional Workers Compensation claims Administrative Team, Third-Party Administrator and attorneys to manage open Workers Compensation claims.
• Conduct safety and environmental orientation program.
• Evaluate facility for safety hazards and develop proactive strategies to address inefficiencies.
• Conduct daily safety reviews of operations.
• Complete ISO1400l and other HSE audits.
• Proficient with MS Office and advance skills with MSExcel. 

Requirements

• BS, HS&E or Occupational Safety Preferred or additional equivalent experience
• HSE certifications and Six Sigma certification a plus.
• 3+ years of EHS manufacturing experience, automotive a plus.
• 3+ years of Safety Training in a manufacturing environment. 
• 3+year experience with ergonomics management and lean manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience investigating all HSE complaints/issues.
• Must have OSHA and TOSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation.