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Health and Safety Specialist

Job Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, directs, and coordinates the Safety and Health processes in the plant(s) by perform the following duties:

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Identify, develop, and maintain Safety and Health polices for the entire facility.
Support and strengthen overall health & safety programs
Monitor OSHA compliance.
Conduct Safety Inspections per OSHA and maintain required documentation.
Make recommendations for safe operations of equipment and equipment layout.
Support/coach accident investigations.
Prepare and maintain OSHA and Worker Compensation incident reports, logs, investigations, regulatory reporting, etc.
Monitor Employees on WC work restrictions to ensure compliance with restrictions and return to work requirements, and work to achieve full duty release as soon as possible.
Lead safety committee.
Lead Ergonomic committee.
Develop and deliver training programs to promote a strong safety culture.
On call for emergency situations.
Work with HR and other departments on ADA reasonable accommodations and other safety related issues and essential job functions.
All other job duties as required.

Qualifications:

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with others professionally.
Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook), etc.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong planning and follow up skills.
Ability to investigate/report/control work compensation claims and documentation.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

College degree in EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) or a related field.
Background in worker’s compensation and regulatory compliance preferred..
2-years of job related experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment.
OSHA 30 certification and First Responder certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards and the company attendance policy.
Ability to bend, twist, sit, and stoop.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed.
Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to reach at and/or above or below shoulder level as needed.
Ability to use hands/fingers for gross and fine manipulation.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, occasionally stressful, just in time environment.
Ability to tolerate viewing computer screens and bright lighting.