EHS Specialist- (Environmental Health & Safety)

Hyundai MOBIS•West Point, GA

About The Position

The EHS Specialist works on 3rd shift as part of the Environmental Health & Safety team and reports to the EHS Manager. The role supports day-to-day tactical objectives for the company and department, maintains plant environmental, health, and safety operations, and supports safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale initiatives. The Specialist is expected to follow company policies and procedures, promote ethical practices and legal compliance, and participate in training and development opportunities. The position is based in a manufacturing environment, with approximately 30% of the work in an office and 70% on the production floor. The employee must be able to move around the production floor and may need to stay until an emergency is resolved.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license required and must be maintained.
Ability to traverse around the production floor.
Ability to stay at work until an emergency is resolved, if necessary.
Ability to lead personnel with varying backgrounds, skill sets, and abilities and handle high-stress situations calmly and professionally.
PC literacy, including Microsoft Office products.
CPR and First Aid instructor capability with advanced first aid and trauma training.
Basic knowledge and understanding of workers’ compensation.
Must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. passport.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts/Associate of Science or bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Industrial Safety or a related field.
Five or more years of EHS experience may substitute as equivalent experience/education.
ISO certification.
OSHA certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Intermediate mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain the plant’s day-to-day environmental, health, and safety operations.
Perform PPE analyses, recommend PPE, and order PPE and safety supplies.
Track injuries, review them, and recommend safety improvements.
Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, and company EHS regulations and policies.
Perform job hazard analyses, system audits, and ergonomic task analyses.
Assist with implementation of injury-reduction efforts.
Track and report operational safety and environmental performance.
Conduct safety training programs for all levels of operations, including initial safety orientations.
Participate in special task force assignments and projects.
Create safety training presentations and recommend EHS policy and program improvements.
Track safety items—including PPE, inventory, injuries, first aid cases, and inspections—to analyze trends, identify improvement opportunities, and report findings.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly audits and inspections, and provide documentation to management on time as directed.
Maintain paper and digital copies of inspections, audits, and accident, near-miss, incident, and illness reports according to EHS operating procedures.
Lead and train new Safety Committee members and respond to committee concerns and findings.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance through BCBS of Alabama; stated premiums are less than $185 per month for family coverage and less than $75 per month for single coverage.
100% company-paid employee life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
15 paid company holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Team wear, safety shoes, and prescription safety glasses provided.
Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Years of Service Awards.
Employee Assistance Program.
Frequent employee appreciation events.