Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structure and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers
• Providing meaningful opportunities, job satisfaction, and job security for our people
• Being positive contributors to our communities and
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea in Tupelo, MS.

Job Summary

The EHS Compliance Specialist is a critical, high-visibility role responsible for the leadership, ownership, and continuous improvement of all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. This position ensures complete compliance with OSHA, TOSHA, EPA, and internal quality standards (ISO 14001, IATF 16949 requirements) to maintain a proactive, injury-free work environment. The Specialist serves as the primary EHS subject matter expert and driver of safety culture change within the manufacturing facility.

Major Accountabilities

EHS Leadership & Culture

• Owns and drives the site's EHS strategy, working collaboratively with the Plant Manager and Operations leadership.
• Creates and sustains a proactive, behavioral-based safety culture through employee engagement, recognition programs, and strong visible leadership on the plant floor.
• Leads the development, delivery, and documentation of all required safety and environmental training programs.
• Conducts thorough and root-cause-focused accident and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintains authority to shut down production or specific processes immediately due to imminent safety hazards.

Compliance & Management Systems

• Serves as the ISO 14001:2015 Site Representative, ensuring compliance, conducting internal audits, and driving continual improvement within the Environmental Management System.
• Manages and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (OSHA, TOSHA, EPA).
• Maintains and updates all official documentation, including OSHA Logs (300, 300A), training records, and environmental audit reports.
• Assists in the identification, analysis, control, and elimination of occupational and environmental hazards (e.g., LOTO, machine guarding, ergonomics, chemical handling).

Workers' Compensation & HR Collaboration

• Collaborates with the Human Resources Manager to administer the Workers' Compensation program, focusing on early intervention, return-to-work protocols, and minimizing recordable incidents.
• Provides coaching and technical support to managers and supervisors to ensure consistent adherence to safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of dedicated safety experience in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Expert knowledge of OSHA and TOSHA General Industry Standards is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality system requirements.
• Knowledge of any applicable customer-specific requirements.
• Core Competencies:
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to listen, coach, and present complex information clearly to all levels of the organization.
• High degree of thoroughness and attention to detail; does not assume compliance.
• Proven relationship-building skills across departments (Operations, HR, Quality).
• Computer and spreadsheet proficiency (MS Office Suite).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Work Environment & Benefits

Work Environment:

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management, requiring high visibility on the plant floor (Office and Plant floor).
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, and dynamic environment with frequent demands.
• Overtime and occasional travel may be required.

Benefits:

• Working in a collaborative, team environment committed to safety excellence.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Annual Stipend for Professional Certification (e.g., ASP, CSP) and Continuing Education.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• Supplier discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and additional training opportunities.