Health & Safety Specialist

Title: Specialist l, Health and Safety

Department: Plant Ops

Report To: Manager, Health & Safety

Location: Holland, MI

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm | Schedule may vary based on business needs. Additional compensation opportunities may be available.

This position may require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours based on business needs. Work schedules will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Partner is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, including our Matteson, Illinois facility, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next generation of advanced battery technology.

Summary:

As a Health & Safety Specialist, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to identify hazards, reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive safety culture. This role serves as a key resource for incident prevention, safety training, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees, contractors, and visitors.

Responsibilities:

Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety programs and initiatives.

Assist with administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS), including annual safety training requirements and compliance tracking.

Oversee and support one or more plant-wide Health & Safety programs while serving as a champion of workplace safety initiatives.

Deliver and support safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Conduct daily safety observations, line walks, inspections, and audits to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, and compliance concerns.

Ensure timely communication and escalation of safety concerns to leadership and appropriate stakeholders.

Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for risk reduction and continuous improvement.

Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification.

Conduct and support hazard assessments, ergonomic assessments, job safety analyses, and mechanical risk assessments.

Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, response planning, and post-event critiques.

Assist with new hire orientation, contractor safety management, and other Health & Safety training programs.

Monitor compliance with local, state, federal, and company Health & Safety requirements.

Conduct workplace inspections, compliance evaluations, and audits to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards.

Analyze safety trends, incident data, audit findings, and leading indicators to identify improvement opportunities.

Prepare reports, maintain records, and support regulatory documentation requirements.

Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives as assigned.

Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent, relevant experience

Construction Safety experience preferred but not required

Experience:

1-3 years of Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or related environment.

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable state and local safety requirements.

Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments preferred.

Experience supporting safety training and compliance programs preferred.

Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or related credentials preferred.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of workplace safety principles, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation.

Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and develop improvement recommendations.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.

Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support all production shifts.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision: 100% employer contribution starting on the first day of employment

Paid Holidays: 17 days per year

PTO: 15 days per year

Relocation Bonus: $3,000–$5,000 depending on distance

401(k): 3% employer match

Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our Partner provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.