Associate Safety Specialist

JTEKT North America • Blythewood, SC

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About The Position

The Associate Safety Specialist supports corporate safety programs and helps identify and reduce hazards in a manufacturing environment. The role requires a proactive, analytical, accountable, decisive, credible, thorough, operationally minded, communicative, resourceful, emergency-ready approach, with a focus on continuous improvement using data, observations, employee feedback, and investigation findings.

The position administers and supports safety programs, conducts training and inspections, leads safety-related problem solving, and assists with regulatory compliance, equipment safety commissioning, emergency preparedness, and ergonomic improvements. It has no supervisory responsibilities. Travel of up to 10% to other JTEKT locations for training, meetings, conferences, and support is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to other JTEKT locations for training, meetings, conferences, and support.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administer, perform, and support 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.
• Assist with ergonomic analysis and improvement programs.
• Assist with compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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