ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows and implements duties including those specified under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA).
- Develop short and longterm EHS strategies that align with regulatory requirements and corporate objectives ensuring the Division meets future needs and growth opportunities.
- Lead manage and mentor a team of direct reports providing direction support and professional development to ensure team performance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage health safety and environmental programs ensuring compliance with new and existing regulations. Provide necessary training in accordance with legal and company requirements.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies. Provide feedback to management on safety performance indicators.
- Develop and manage the EHS department budget including materials equipment and travel ensuring alignment with financial plans.
- Lead the Joint Health & Safety Committee and Ergonomics program addressing safety concerns raised by employees or management. Respond to and amend safety violations and hazards.
- Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and report results to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assist in managing the Divisions Workers Compensation program reviewing incident reports investigating accidents and maintaining injury/incident records.
- Maintain the Divisions ISO 14001 Environmental Management System ensuring compliance through internal audits and thirdparty surveillance audits.
- Manage regulatory air and water permits hazardous waste programs and pollution prevention efforts. Prepare and file environmental reports (e.g. Tier II SARA Title III MAERS).
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and EHS program managers ensuring consistent communication and compliance with regulations.
- Provide regular updates on safety environmental and ergonomic programs. Track and analyze safety data to inform continuous improvement.
- Promptly respond to safety hazards defects or noncompliance issues. Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning.
- Support sustainability and energy initiatives contributing to corporate goals and special projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support overall EHS objectives.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Engineering or related field
- Certified Safety Professional certification (CSP) or equivalent professional certification.
- Successful completion of OSHA 10 or 30hour training course.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years in health and safety program management in a highly automated 3shift production operation.
- Experience managing direct reports is preferred.
- English proficiency is required bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex programs.
- Expertise in occupational safety and environmental engineering with knowledge of relevant governmental regulations (OSHA MIOSHA CFR).
- Budget management experience with a proven ability to plan and control departmental expenses.