Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Sr. Specialist, Health & Safety

Department:  Plant Operations

Report To:  Manager, EH&S

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.

Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees , paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. 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, 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.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Specialist, Health & Safety serves as a subject-matter expert responsible for leading and continuously improving assigned workplace health and safety programs. This position anticipates, recognizes, evaluates, and supports the control of complex workplace hazards while ensuring compliance with applicable Company standards and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

The Sr. Specialist independently leads safety initiatives, complex risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and regulatory activities and partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen safety performance and culture. This role also provides technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced Health & Safety professionals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain assigned plant-wide health and safety programs and drive continuous improvement in program effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and technical resource for health and safety requirements, programs, standards, and workplace hazard controls.
• Identify, evaluate, and drive mitigation of workplace hazards across manufacturing operations and administrative areas.
• Conduct production floor walks, safety inspections, and jobsite audits to identify unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, equipment concerns, and regulatory or policy non-compliance.
• Lead complex incident and near-miss investigations, facilitate root cause analysis, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
• Lead or provide technical guidance for new equipment safety reviews, mechanical risk assessments, ergonomic assessments, and other complex workplace hazard evaluations.
• Develop, implement, review, and continuously improve site-specific health and safety programs, procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Interpret applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and provide guidance to leadership and employees regarding compliance requirements.
• Lead cross-functional safety initiatives and improvement projects to reduce workplace risk and improve safety performance.
• Analyze safety trends, incident data, audit findings, and other performance indicators to identify risks and recommend improvement strategies.
• Communicate significant safety risks, regulatory concerns, and recommended corrective actions to department and site leadership.
• Lead or support new hire orientation, contractor safety, and other specialized health and safety training programs.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, evaluations, and continuous improvement actions.
• Lead or coordinate external regulatory inspections, compliance agency visits, and related corrective action responses.
• Support internal, external, regulatory, and customer audits and ensure identified findings are appropriately addressed.
• Partner with LG Energy Solution health and safety professionals and global teams to share best practices, align standards, and support organizational initiatives.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to junior Health & Safety Specialists and other employees.
• Maintain required health and safety records, reports, regulatory documentation, audit records, and corrective action tracking.
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience evaluating, implementing, and improving health and safety programs within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local workplace health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex workplace hazard assessments, incident investigations, audits, and corrective action activities.
• Experience developing, implementing, and independently managing health and safety programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional safety initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Experience within battery, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or another highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated manufacturing technology, chemical safety, electrical safety, ergonomics, machine safety, or other complex industrial hazards.
• 3+ years of demonstrated technical leadership, project leadership, mentoring, or similar experience.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and supporting external health and safety compliance inspections.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced workplace hazard identification, assessment, and control
• Health and safety program development and management
• OSHA and regulatory compliance
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Risk assessment and corrective action management
• Safety auditing and inspection
• Safety performance and trend analysis
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and evaluate technical data, test results, and reports
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in both manufacturing and office environments and requires regular presence on the production floor.
• May be exposed to noise, moving equipment, automated machinery, chemicals, electrical hazards, manufacturing materials, temperature variations, and other conditions typical of an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable site safety requirements.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting inspections, assessments, investigations, and other safety activities.
• May require bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and accessing manufacturing and equipment areas as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including additional or alternate hours as needed to support production operations, incident response, regulatory activities, training, or other safety needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution 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.

LG Energy Solution 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.