Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, directs, and coordinates the Safety and Health processes in the plant(s) by perform the following duties:

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Identify, develop, and maintain Safety and Health polices for the entire facility.
• Support and strengthen overall health & safety programs
• Monitor OSHA compliance.
• Conduct Safety Inspections per OSHA and maintain required documentation.
• Make recommendations for safe operations of equipment and equipment layout.
• Support/coach accident investigations.
• Prepare and maintain OSHA and Worker Compensation incident reports, logs, investigations, regulatory reporting, etc.
• Monitor Employees on WC work restrictions to ensure compliance with restrictions and return to work requirements, and work to achieve full duty release as soon as possible.
• Lead safety committee.
• Lead Ergonomic committee.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote a strong safety culture.
• On call for emergency situations.
• Work with HR and other departments on ADA reasonable accommodations and other safety related issues and essential job functions.
• All other job duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with others professionally.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook), etc.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong planning and follow up skills.
• Ability to investigate/report/control work compensation claims and documentation.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• College degree in EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) or a related field.
• Background in worker’s compensation and regulatory compliance preferred..
• 2-years of job related experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• OSHA 30 certification and First Responder certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards and the company attendance policy.
• Ability to bend, twist, sit, and stoop.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to reach at and/or above or below shoulder level as needed.
• Ability to use hands/fingers for gross and fine manipulation.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, occasionally stressful, just in time environment.
• Ability to tolerate viewing computer screens and bright lighting.