Health and Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Manager

The LGES – Honda Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry, and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Focus on improving Health & Safety (HS) at the Jeffersonville site by using his/her experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace and engage employees in the development of a strong HS culture. Evaluates workplace compliance with regards to local, state, and federal regulations. Functions as an expert resource to teams for consistent implementation of company's SH standards and programs. Performs jobsite auditing and conducts incident investigation. Conducts inspections and ensures compliance with applicable HS regulations and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee one or more plant-wide safety & health programs.
• Manage the ISO 45001 certification process and lead the Health & Safety Compliance Team to drive continuous improvement in all Health & Safety programs.
• Ensure hazard identification and mitigation for plant operations and administrative offices.
• Conduct daily line walks to ensure HS practices are being observed and to note any at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, faulty equipment or non-compliance with any HS&E related policies/regulations. Ensure timely communication of health & safety issues/concerns to department leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements across the organization.
• Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Conduct new equipment reviews, mechanical risk assessments and ergonomic risk assessments.
• Participate in emergency response drills and critiques.
• Conduct new hire orientation, contractor safety and other HS related training topics.
• Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Communicate with company's HS&E colleagues around the globe.
• Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience
• 4-6+ years of safety experience
• Professional certification (ASP/CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred
• Experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Detailed understanding of major health and safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI)
• Detailed understanding of injury/illness prevention strategies
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Open to mentorship guidance for personal skill growth
• Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Complex understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting.
• Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to L-H Battery!

What differentiates L-H Battery and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
• Ability to earn compensatory time off
• Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Shift premium (when assigned)
• 401K plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and development programs

Additional Offerings:

• On-Site cafeteria
• Clean, climate-controlled environment

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.** **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**