EHS Specialist - Manufacturing

Our world class Tier I Automotive supplier client has an immediate need to fill a position of Environmental Health and Safety Specialist position at their plant located about 20 miles east of Asheville NC. The candidate must have experience in the area of ISO i4001/45001 .

A partial list of job duties/responsibilities include the following:

• Administers the comprehensive environmental safety and health program in a 3shift unionized manufacturing facility to include: Bloodborne Pathogens Hazard Communication Hearing Conservation Lockout PPE Contractor Communication Hazard Analysis Respiratory Protection Safety Device Verification Manufacturing Readiness Fall Protection Confined Space Powered Industrial Vehicles and Ergonomics
• Develops and delivers training to hourly workforce and management personnel
• Ensures compliance with federal state and local laws and regulations relating to EHS
• Ensures accidents are investigated and documented thoroughly accurately and timely; followsup to ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Works with plant leadership personnel to ensure Company goals and objectives are met
• Coordinates and manages the Joint H&S Committee
• Interfaces with government authorities customers vendors and corporate management
• Serves as the ISO14001 and 45001 Champion; develops and maintains procedures graphs and documents necessary to meet ISO14001/45001 standards
• Maintains OSHA (300) and 301 forms
• Manages Workers Compensation claims attends hearings when necessary and maintains workers compensation files
• Collects injury and illness data and prepares reports for management
• Conducts audits to ensure continuous compliance with regulations
• Prepares and submits environmental permits and applications

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Safety or Occupational Safety Management or equivalent experience
• 5 7 years equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Powerpoint and Outlook)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fastpaced teamoriented union environment
• Good interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of the IATF16949/ISO14001& 45001 standards