Assistant Environmental, Health And Safety Manager

The principal role of the Assistant Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is to implement Manufacturing Methods and Safety at the manufacturing plant. The right individual will have a thorough understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements including regulatory and compliance. This is a role in a Manufacturing Plant. The HSE EHS Specialist will need to be familiar with today’s current manufacturing techniques. As a global automotive company, we believe in a clean environment. We embrace a safe, clean and hazard free manufacturing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Track compliance for the various Federal, State and Local environmental requirements
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and maintain appropriate Health, Safety, Environmental, Industrial and Process Safety Programs and necessary related training.
• Ensure any plant hazardous waste - oil, machining fluid is disposed correctly. Lead Safety and Hazard assessments activities including Process Hazard Analysis, Job Safety Analysis.
• Perform facility audits, surveys and inspections to identify environmental and occupational hazards, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies or process improvement.
• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Schedule of routine inspections, and implement training according to findings
• Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Prepare, submit and document all EPA and OSHA requirements up to but not limited to OSHA 300 log, CAA, CWA, RCRA, storm water / waste water, Title V, PSM/RMP, SARA 311, 312, 313, Form R and Hazardous waste generator as well as Air Emissions annual inventory report.
• Lead all EHS requirements as an example for others to follow.
• Meets company safety goals
• Create a culture of awareness, acceptance & adherence to the EHS requirements.
• Oversee all chemical and hazardous waste management, including transportation.
• Recommend and implement new Green Processes while working closely with regulatory and corporate compliance via established auditing processes and risk analysis - work on various items with EPA, OSHA
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Lead Safety Team and Waste Minimization Team programs to resolve or improve EHS performance.
• Develop and implement training for all personnel to assure understanding and compliance of EH&S programs and environmental permit conditions.
• Audit, analyze and collate EHS performance data and proposes effective improvements
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned
• Administer and manage the Workers Compensation program.
• Other duties as assigned
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures
• Attend training and seminars - then deliver training to staff in EHS/HSE/SHE skills and knowledge.
• Manage SDS data - ensure safety in material handling.
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Support and account for the EHS budget, including timely review of EHS related invoices.
• Proactively meets KPI requirements in order to reduce exposure and control risk.

Qualifications

• Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports in charts, graphs, and table format.
• Must have experience with implementation/certification ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Experience in risk management, ergonomics, personnel protective equipment, industrial safety, injury and incident investigation, reporting, auditing and training.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of automotive plants and processes/principles, company products, trade terminology, and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Ability to exercise exceptional independent judgment and discretion with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks without significant supervision, or be a successful member of a team.
• Experience partnering with HR colleagues to address the needs of differing business units while considering alignment with company objectives.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent presentation, delivery, and facilitation skills; ability to engage an audience.
• Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with a variety of individuals at all levels within in a multicultural environment and with outside agencies, vendors, contractors, and regulatory representatives.
• Systematic thinking ability and strong liaison and management skills.
• 8+ years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of HRIS Systems
• Must have knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA and HAZWOPER requirements.
• Experienced with ADP and SAP preferred
• Thoroughly understand regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA compliance standards, as well as regulations related to storm water / wastewater, RCRA, PSM/RMP, Title V, CAA, CWA, Form R, Air Emissions reporting and other federal, state and local laws.
• Successful track record of designing and managing employee safety, worker’s compensation and drug testing programs.
• 5+ years in an EHS leadership/management role is ideal
• Demonstrated skills in database maintenance and record keeping
• Knowledge and ability to implement process improvements and program.
• Must have working knowledge of ISO 9001, TS 16949
• Ability to read and interpret training related documents for both office and production environments such as technical data, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Experience in a corporate and/or multi-site manufacturing setting experience.
• Experience at an Automotive OEM and/or Tier 1 supplier is helpful

Education:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is desirable.
• Bachelors of Science degree in Safety, Environmental Engineering or other relevant discipline; or Associates Degree in EHS.