Senior Specialist - EHS

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position:

The principal role of the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is to implement Manufacturing Methods and Safety at the manufacturing plant. The right individual will have a thorough understanding of EHS HSE – Health, Safety and Environmental requirements including regulatory and compliance. This is a role in a Manufacturing Plant. The HSE EHS Specialist will need to be familiar with today’s current manufacturing techniques. As a global automotive company, we believe in a clean environment. We embrace a safe, clean and hazard free manufacturing work environment.

Corporate:

• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned 

EHS:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Meets company safety goals 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads all EHS requirements as an example for others to follow.
• Create a culture of awareness, acceptance & adherence to the EHS requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and maintain appropriate Health, Safety, Environmental, Industrial and Process Safety Programs and necessary related training.
• Track, report, and analyze key safety and environmental metrics; proactively meets KPI requirements in order to reduce exposure and control risk.
• Audit, analyze and collate EHS performance data and proposes effective improvements
• Perform facility audits, surveys and inspections to identify environmental and occupational hazards, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies or process improvement. 
• Recommend and implement new Green Processes while working closely with regulatory and corporate compliance via established auditing processes and risk analysis - work on various items with EPA, OSHA
• Manage MSDS data - ensure safety in material handling.  
• Lead Safety and Hazard assessments activities including Process Hazard Analysis, Job Safety Analysis.
• Attend training and seminars - then deliver training to staff in EHS/HSE/SHE skills and knowledge.
• Administer and manage the Workers Compensation program.
• Track compliance for the various Federal, State and Local environmental requirements  
• Lead Safety Team and Waste Minimization Team programs to resolve or improve EHS performance.
• Prepare, submit and document all EPA and OSHA requirements up to but not limited to OSHA 300 log, CAA, CWA, RCRA, storm water / waste water, Title V, PSM/RMP, SARA 311, 312, 313, Form R and Hazardous waste generator as well as Air Emissions annual inventory report.
• Develop and implement training for all personnel to assure understanding and compliance of EHS programs and environmental permit conditions.
• Oversee all chemical and hazardous waste management, including transportation. 
• Support and account for the EHS budget, including timely review of EHS related invoices.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and plan updates.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and after-action management reviews; implement corrective and preventive actions.

Reporting:

• Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Health Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• Paid time off 

Competency Requirements:

1. Confidentiality : Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly in regard to handling employment/personal information.  Works with the team to ensure that all information from within the department is kept private. 
2. Multitasking : Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs 
3. Communication : Works to ensure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
4. Initiative : Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
5. Engagement : Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models’ adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
6. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
7. Integrity : Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
8. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
9. Organizational and Self Discipline : Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
10. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving : Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
11. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.  Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. 
12. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
13. Teamwork : Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
14. Mutual Respect and Support : Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions are always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Task

Demand

Remark

Physical Task

Demand

Remark

Stand / Walk

Frequent (34 - 66%)

Forceful Grip

Occasional (5-33%)

Sit

Frequent (34 – 66%)

Fine Manipulation

Constant (67-100%)

Computer work

Bend/Stoop/Squat

Rare (1 - 5%)

Lift