EHS and Document Control Coordinator

Dexter AxleDexter Axle Company, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a EHS and Document Control Coordinator at our manufacturing facility located in Atlanta, Georgia. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com. This is a Role that will support both EHS and Quality functions, performing and initiating all activities in support of Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives, New Employee Orientation and Quality Management System training; ensuring effective and efficient compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and agencies, managing facility safety processes to protect employees, company, the environment, and provide a safe and healthy workplace. Quality portion of this role will include, Managing Document Control Process, Audit Preparation, supporting the Quality Techs and Auditors with daily task and serve as a Fill-in in the absence of personnel.

Requirements

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a Comparable Degree
• 5 years related experience and a broad knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety; or an equivalent in combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and managing high performance work systems
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent computer and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Prior machine operation experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experienced working in manufacturing environment
• Travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Understanding of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards, EPA regulations and related state statutes/regulations or local ordinances.
• Continually improve, evaluate, implement, and maintain health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to protect employees and comply with company, state, federal and local regulations.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and conduct safety, orientation, and quality training.
• Identify, further develop, and deliver training programs in a manner that raises employee's awareness and enables employees and supervisors to work safely.
• Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentation.
• Develop and administer plant safety and environmental initiatives and lead continuous improvement efforts in those areas, utilizing effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ensures daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections and audits are completed as necessary to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Evaluate, assess, and update safety procedures to ensure worker safety and compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards.
• Oversee hazardous waste storage area, waste reduction monitoring, and ensure regulatory agency compliance, labeling, containments, proper disposal, and documentation.
• Conduct safety audits, provide information to parties allotted and ensure corrective actions are completed from internal and external safety audit results.
• Manage Near-Miss, First Aid, and safety programs.
• Maintaining monthly accident analysis and required reporting.
• Oversee training and safety inspections on personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Require all new materials and supply orders to include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to evaluate new raw materials for facility use considering safety and regulatory factors.
• Maintain current revisions of all applicable SDS.
• Responsible for conducting and reporting required permits and coordinating monthly, quarterly, and yearly HSE compliance forms and testing.
• Assists plant with managing compliance to Dexter HSE programs and policies, also assist with preparation of government reports and permits/certificates.
• Ability to conduct and participate a "Root Cause" analysis and TIPSS.
• Conduct regular unannounced walk through of work areas and talk to the personnel to identify their concerns.
• Communicate safety and health issues to the workers in a manner to help them understand why they are important and addressing them is for their benefit.
• Manage facility workplace incident investigations to include responding to and reporting all incidents, incident investigations, determine root cause, establishing recurrence prevention plans, and follow through.
• Recognize and reward input from employees that improve safety and health in the workplace. Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Issue and/or review all corresponding documentation for Dexter products as per the established procedures.
• Maintain the Document Control System and assure compliance with applicable procedures and regulations, including filing, distribution, and obsolescence, as required.
• Train personnel on the document change control process and documentation handling practices.
• Release approved changed documents according to established procedures.
• Support the Quality Techs and Auditors with daily task including Destructive testing, sorts and containment, process/product audits and reporting.
• Participates in new product development project
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid forklift and crane operation certifications in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees