AUTOKINITON · 10 hours ago
Area Health & Safety Manager
New Boston, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAUTOKINITON is a Tier 1 supplier specializing in manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components. The Area Health & Safety Manager will lead and develop the plant EH&S Engineers, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while driving initiatives to minimize workplace risks and improve safety practices.
Automotive
Hiring Manager
David Sanders
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, direction, leadership and for providing input into the performance appraisal of the plant EH&S Engineers. Responsibilities include mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate
Provide direction and leadership consistent with corporate business plan goals
Responsible for the identification, selection, training and coaching of EH&S management talent
Provides guidance and counsel to leadership and functional management teams on a variety of issues including safety, ergonomic, environmental, industrial hygiene and risk management programs, processes and systems
Provides leadership in all environmental, health and safety programs and processes including the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of EH&S programs, processes and services including policy development and compliance
Direct all area plant environmental, health and safety compliance and management system functions and activities. Maintain communications with Plant Managers, Global EHS Director and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) colleagues
Guide the research, development and implementation of programs and best practices to minimize safety incidents through implementation of proactive and innovative programs
Guide and assist in leading initiatives to assess and minimize workplace risks and work with Supervisors, Managers and colleagues to integrate EH&S into daily work activities
Guide strategic efforts to reduce work related injuries and illnesses (e.g. ergonomic process, layered process auditing, behavior-based safety process)
Guide the development and delivery of training and/or training tools on all relevant internal EH&S initiatives and regulatory requirements including but not limited to lockout, confined space, heat stress, and hearing conservation
Lead, conduct and/or manage EH&S management system and compliance audits of company facility to ensure compliance with internal requirements as well as federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
Guide the ISO 14000 process and enhance the environmental management system to drive environmental stewardship initiatives through implementation of recycling and pollution prevention projects
Lead activities to implement change in design of machinery and equipment and work methods to provide for ergonomic improvements for the operators
Provide key input into the development of the department’s strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support department goals
Ensure compliance with all company and federal/state/local environmental and safety programs, industrial hygiene practices, policies, and procedures through inspections, investigations, training & development
Ensure all environmental compliance activities are being followed appropriately including, but not limited to: emissions inventories, preparation and submission of permit certifications and other required compliance reports, permit applications, preparation and strategy, organizing and participating in emissions monitoring activities, reviewing and reporting emissions data, general training, coordinating responses to regulatory agency requests and enforcement actions with Plant EH&S. Interface with federal, state, and local environmental agencies on plant EH&S issues as needed
Assist the plants in coordinating and/or support the injury management process including, but not limited to, incident investigation, medical management, return to work and workers' compensation claims management
Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity and cost reduction goals
Assist with plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. TS 16949/ISO14001, Pentastar)
Responsible for ensuring that the plant EH&S Managers have the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles efficiently
Responsible for ensuring that all internal and OSHA required procedures are being followed in the performance of daily activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial/occupational safety, environmental science or a safety or environmental related field
Minimum eight (8) or more years of professional EH&S experience, with two (2) or more years' management experience in a similar role within a corporate environment
Demonstrated proficiency in several environmental, health and safety processes and practices, (ergonomics, ISO 14001, etc.)
Detailed knowledge of environmental and safety laws
Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
Demonstrated managerial capabilities
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Company
AUTOKINITON
At AUTOKINITON, we’re more than just an automotive supplier — we’re the backbone of vehicle performance and safety.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Thanopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Kehoe
Chief Financial Officer
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