Job Description

Duration: Direct Hire

Location: Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Onsite vs Remote: Fully onsite

Perm salary: 80K-90K

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in safety, loss prevention, emergency response management in a manufacturing environment (preferably automotive)
• 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)
• Understanding of ergonomic principles and company safety procedures, regulations and requirement
• Bachelors Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other related fields

Plusses:

• Automotive experience
• Japanese OEM experience – (ex: Toyota)

Job Description:

An employer is seeking EHS Specialist to work onsite in Hopkinsville, KY for a direct hire opportunity. This position is responsible for overall control of safety and health for all plant aspects including, but not limited to, OSHA and state related safety compliance, team member health and wellness, and workers’ compensation. Coordinates the planning, organizing, scheduling and implementation of safety policies, programs, and procedures within plant including a safety audit/inspection system. Monitors site condition, practices, and procedures for compliance with health and safety requirements. Selects and implements corrective action and follow-up to ensure proper action has been taken.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist 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.
• Act as plant liaison with governmental agencies and serves as the plant representative in case of injuries, inspections, etc. to correct deficiencies and minimize impact on the plant.
• Act as plant liaison with insurance carriers, third party administrators, parent companies, and professional safety and health providers for audits, training, hygiene sampling, etc.
• 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.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures based on program needs, laws and regulations, and TBA/TBJ standards.
• 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.
• Conduct risk assessments related to new equipment introductions and jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) including ergonomic evaluations and essential job function investigations to identify and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures and standards for injury/illness prevention.
• Coordinate all aspects of industrial hygiene programs by establishing baselines and developing systems that reduce workplace exposures.
• 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.
• Serve as principle source of information on safety and health of team members.
• Coordinate Safety Committee and risk assessment activities.
• Serve as Workers’ Compensation administrator, process claims, and conduct related activities.
• Maintain protocols with workers’ compensation carrier regarding team member appointments, diagnosis, litigation, and injury investigation.
• Correspond with workers’ compensation attorney regarding litigations.
• 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.
• Maintain safety and first aid supplies.
• Develop and implement behavior based safety programs and recognition and incentives.
• Maintains up-to-date information and regulatory postings on bulletin boards throughout the plant.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly and monthly safety and health metrics reporting to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
• Lead and manage all ISO14001 and related environmental activities.

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