Health & Safety Specialist

L-H Battery Company Job Opportunity

L-H Battery Company, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is leading the transformation in the auto industry. We develop and manufacture high-quality lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Established in 2023, The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

Focus on improving health and safety at the Jeffersonville site by using experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace and engage employees in the development of a strong health and safety culture. Evaluates workplace compliance with regard to local, state and federal regulations. Functions as an expert resource to teams for consistent implementation of LH Battery.

Responsibilities:

• Support assigned department to be main contact for health and safety (HS) to assist departments in achieving HS goals and objectives
• Assist in managing the ISO 45001 certification process and lead the HS Compliance Team to drive continuous improvement in HS 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 related policies/regulations
• Ensure timely communication of safety issues/concerns to department leadership
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements
• Perform and document complex safety compliance activity to include: critical communication cross verifications and implementation of strategic safety projects and initiatives
• Detailed presentation and reporting of safety activities and results including complex data analysis and trending
• Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions
• Proactively cycle P-D-C-A safety compliance programs to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics of assigned areas
• 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 SH&E related training topics
• Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or related field required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• Professional certification (ASP/CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred
• 2-4 years of safety experience

Knowledge/Skills:

• Interpersonal relationship 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
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Open to mentorship guidance for personal skill growth
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• This role requires up to 10% of travel (domestic, with potential international)

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 The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture!

LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.