Environment, Health and Safety Manager (Grand Ledge)

AUTOKINITON provides value-driven, sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions for our customers. We offer a rewarding compensation and benefits package along with opportunities for career development within a stable environment that’s building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road.

• Manage and drive all Plant Environmental, Health and Safety(EHS) functions, compliance, activities, and management system. Maintain communications with Corporate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leadership.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with Plant business plan goals as a member of the Plant Leadership Team while continuously integrating EHS into daily work activites.
• Use data analysis methods; develop and maintain annual strategic improvement plans targeted at driving safety performance and achieving leading indicator goals.
• Develop, lead, train, and drive EHS initiatives to assess and minimize workplace risks.
• Advise the Plant Manager and other functional group managers as a member of the Plant Leadership Team while driving organizational EHS performance and initiatives.
• Responsible for ensuring all Associates have the necessary safety and environmental training, tools and materials to perform their tasks and responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Lead the ISO 14001 process and enhance the environmental management system to drive environmental stewardship initiatives through implementation of recycling and pollution prevention and implement value added environmental management projects.
• Systematically develop and implement strategic actions to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses (e.g. ergonomic processes, layered process auditing, behavior-based safety process)
• Assign clear responsibilities for safety and environmental performance to Plant staff and hold all Plant Associates accountable for enforcement.
• Partner with multi-disciplianary teams to implement changes in design of machinery, equipment, and work methods to drive ergonomic improvements.
• Lead environmental compliance activities including but not limited to assisting in preparing and submitting permit certifications and other required compliance reports, accountable for completing OSHA documentation, Plant lead
• Interface with Federal, State, and Local environmental agencies on Plant safety and environmental issues.
• Lead the ISO 14001 process and enhance the environmental management system to drive environmental stewardship initiatives through implementation of recycling and pollution prevention and implement value added environmental management projects.
• Remain up-to-date and informed of existing and proposed changes to EHS regulations and requirements that are applicable to the Plant.
• This role reports to the Plant Manager and supported by the Corporate Area EHS Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a safety related field or environmental science; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Safety or Environmental certification (CSP, CHMM) preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in EHS leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Automotive welding assembly a plus.
• Specific knowledge in EHS processes/practices, (OSHA) Federal and State requirements, ergonomics, ISO 14001, etc. Solid background in ergonomics.
• Proven skills in data analysis, safety investigations, EHS training of all Associates.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong problem resolution skills, along with data analysis and team orientation skills.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, MS SharePoint, and ERP Systems.

If this position aligns with your current/next career goals, apply, continue to build your career, and make valuable contributions to our Grand Ledge Plant Management Team!