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Toyota Boshoku America · 1 week ago

HR/EHS Senior Specialist - Nights

Hopkinsville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Toyota Boshoku America is seeking an HR/EHS Senior Specialist to manage HR functions and safety compliance for the plant night shift. The role involves advocating for team members, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and coordinating HR policies and programs to promote a productive work environment.

Business DevelopmentInterior DesignManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Serve as a team member advocate in conflict or corrective action situations to ensure fair and consistent treatment

Coach, guide, and mentor group leaders and other members of management on team member relations matters including performance management, attendance, team member issues and concerns, etc

Coordinate resolution and/or referral of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries, as well as investigation of team member complaints or issues initiated by management or team members

Research and investigate compliance issues regarding workers’ compensation injuries and claims, attendance, corrective actions, harassment, etc

Support facilitation of performance management, coaching, and corrective action situations

Ensure that TBA, Company, and HR policies, practices, and procedures are properly and consistently administered and lead to fair and consistent treatment of team members

Assist in policy/procedure communication, guidance, and related education activities to ensure HR policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently applied

Assist and/or coordinate development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and practices

Assist in administration of compensation and benefit programs and other team member services (e.g., voluntary purchase discount programs, company uniforms, etc.) that support Company philosophy, profitability, and success

Support payroll and benefit administration by assisting team members with inquiries or issues regarding benefits, pay, annual enrollment meetings, status changes, PTO, leaves of absence, etc

Support team member communication, involvement, and recognition activities including service awards, all-team member events, business review communication meetings, etc

Plan and execute team member and team building activities to help promote a positive work environment and effectively raise team member morale such as holiday activities, plant luncheons, environmental activities, etc

Assist with planning, organizing, and executing team member internal communications, bulletin board postings, two-way communications, and feedback systems including monthly plant communication meetings, roundtable meetings, suggestion programs, and opinion surveys

Administer service award and other recognition programs

Support health and wellness activities and participate in professional and community activities

Assist the HR Manager and other members of management in appropriate loss control and accident prevention measures to comply with TBA and plant mission and objectives

Ensure plant compliance with current OSHA and other federal, state, and local agency laws and regulations as they pertain to safety and environmental issues

Attend necessary seminars and training to maintain and update skills in industrial safety and federal and state occupational safety and health laws and regulations

Develop, implement, and manage safety policies, programs, and procedures that will reduce frequency and severity of personal injuries and illnesses

Assist Group Leaders with the evaluation of safety problems and team members’ safety recommendations and complaints. Recommend corrective measures accordingly

Perform periodic safety and compliance audits including identifying and promptly informing management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities

Perform accident investigations and implements countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence. Investigate incidents and unsafe working conditions, compiling statistical data and providing remedial actions to achieve effective accident and loss prevention

Administer lockout/tagout, electrical safety, overhead crane safety, hearing protection, respiratory protection, hazard communication, hazardous waste operations (HAZWOPER), blood borne pathogens, emergency response, etc. programs

Influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all team members in complying with safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment

Serve as plant safety and health coordinator

Coordinate post accident / injury care of team members

Maintain required paperwork, records, and documentation related to accidents, injuries, and illnesses to comply with OSHA, state, and TBA standards

Develop and deliver training and coaching for team members and others on safety, security, and environmental issues to ensure skills competence, understanding of policies and procedures, and to maintain compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, directives, standards, policies, and procedures

Conduct annual compliance training

Lead and perform security and disaster protection activities

Perform in various roles on emergency response teams including first responder, technician, safety officer, and incident commander

Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety and health standards and regulations

Maintain accurate daily, weekly and monthly safety and health metrics reporting to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems

Qualification

OSHA complianceSafety program developmentEmergency response managementIndustrial hygieneFirst AidCPR certificationMicrosoft OfficeTeam member relationsCustomer serviceLeadership qualitiesProblem solvingEffective time managementCollaboration skillsOrganization skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 4 years of diversified experience in safety, loss prevention, emergency response management, consulting, supervision, and administration in a manufacturing environment (preferably automotive)

Experienced in emergency response and able to maintain current First Aid and CPR certificates

Must have basic knowledge of regulatory requirements including federal and state safety and health laws (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, EPA Risk Management Plans, and Industrial Hygiene)

Must have an understanding of ergonomic principles and company safety procedures, regulations and requirements

Basic math skills

Strong leadership qualities

Excellent problem solving skills

Effective time management skills

Strong customer service orientation

Strong organization and planning skills

Ability to adopt a self-directed work style

Hands-on, self-starter with a strong work ethic

Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports

Ability to train and transfer knowledge to plant personnel

Must have demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task

Good collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural team environment

Develop team member relations centered on trust and teamwork

Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities

Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions

Excellent project skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs

Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues

Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime

Ability to clearly communicate and work well with TBA corporate and plant team members at all levels

Demonstrate a personality that works in cooperation with other departments towards building a sense of company teamwork

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.)

Preferred

Preferred Certification as Occupational Safety and Health Technician (OSHTEC), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Preferred OSHA 10 and 40 Training

Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment preferred

Automotive parts production experience is a plus

Thorough understanding and working knowledge of TBA's organization, automotive plants and processes/principles, company products, trade terminology, and manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment, and machine operation is a plus

Benefits

Voluntary purchase discount programs

Company uniforms

Company

Toyota Boshoku America

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Toyota Boshoku group, one of the world's premium interior systems suppliers and filter manufacturers, develops and produces interior. It is a sub-organization of Toyota Motor.

Founded in 1918

Erlanger, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees