Safety Specialist

Purpose; Scope of Responsibility: Assist the EHS Coordinator with implementation and administration of Safety and Security policies and procedures. To provide a visible safety presence within the plant production facilities conducting investigation and inspections to ensure our compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal safety policies, procedures, regulations and directives. Responsibilities: •Conduct audits and inspections related to OSHA compliance •Review incident reports, conduct investigations, follow-up on implementation •Provide technical safety support to trainers, supervisors, and production management •Teach various safety course topics required by corporate training plan and OSHA •Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety and health standards and regulations •Investigate incidents and unsafe working conditions, compiling statistical data and providing remedial actions to achieve effective accident and loss prevention •Assist with the evaluation of safety problems and Team Member’s safety recommendations and complaints. Recommend corrective measures accordingly •Supports with the administration of fire protection/life safety systems •Assists the EHS Coordinator in emergency operations and training during normal facility operations and on a 24 hour on-call basis •Perform, with all required personal protective equipment, in various roles on emergency response teams •Assist in the development of effective Lockout/Tagout procedures, workplace hazard assessments and Pre-Job hazard assessments •Assist in the development of site-specific health and safety programs, policies and training to eliminate or control risk and ensure compliance •Ensures maintenance of emergency service response equipment •Must be able to work any shift Education/Background/Experience: •Bachelor’s degree in safety, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or a related area, and/or a minimum of three (3) years safety related experience, preferably in the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience •Safety committee activities, incident investigation/problem solving, tool & equipment specification, fire and security experience will also be considered •Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Office 365. •Knowledge of SAP a plus. Specialized Skills and Knowledge required: •The ability to comprehend, interpret and comply with policies, procedures, and operations in conducting day-to-day responsibilities. •Must personify the safety ethic in speech and actions. •ISO 14001:2015 Management System •ISO 45001:2018 Management System