Associate Safety Specialist

JTEKT North America • Blythewood, SC

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About The Position

The Associate Safety Specialist administers, performs, and supports corporate safety programs in a manufacturing environment. The role helps identify hazards and emerging risks, investigate incidents and root causes, track corrective actions, and communicate practical safety expectations to employees and leaders. It also supports safety training, inspections, equipment commissioning, emergency preparedness, ergonomic improvements, and compliance with applicable safety and environmental laws and regulations. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires travel of up to 10% to other JTEKT locations for training, meetings, conferences, and support.

Work is performed in a normal office setting, with substantial time on the manufacturing floor. Manufacturing-area work requires personal protective equipment, including safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, and mandatory hearing protection. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• At least a high school diploma.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external individuals or groups.
• Ability to work independently and carry assignments through to completion.
• Detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Business, or a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Administer, perform, and support all corporate safety programs.
• Schedule, track, and conduct safety training.
• Lead problem-solving activities related to safety accidents, injuries, risks, and issues.
• Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections.
• Participate in plant 5S and EHS inspection programs.
• Acquire EHS training and certifications needed to progress in job capabilities and responsibilities.
• Conduct equipment safety and commissioning processes in conjunction with Engineering.
• Support the plant emergency response and disaster preparedness program, including periodic evacuation drills.
• Support ergonomic analysis and improvement programs.
• Assist with compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, local, and DHEC safety and environmental regulations and laws.
• Travel up to 10% to other JTEKT locations for training, meetings, conferences, and support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED