Health and Safety Coordinator

Adient • Murfreesboro, TN

186d

About The Position

The position involves executing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and monitoring business managers to ensure compliance with these policies and procedures. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert, providing EHS advice to operational management teams and supporting the assessment and control of workplace risks. Responsibilities include investigating workplace incidents, writing reports with recommendations, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The role requires the ability to work on the 3rd shift.

Requirements

• University degree and 1 year suggested minimum experience, or 2-year degree and 6 years suggested minimum experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Must possess a minimum of an OSHA 30 certification.
• Must have a current Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Familiar with employment laws and regulations (i.e. OSHA, EEOC, Workers Compensation etc.).
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in safety, industrial hygiene or a related specialty preferred.
• Certification in specialty areas and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a functional safety role.
• Additional medical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recommends and spearheads specific actions to assure that the plant complies with all federal, state, provincial and local laws related to the health and safety of employees.
• Administers the plant's risk management program designed to minimize physical and financial exposure resulting from potential, alleged or actual on-the-job injuries.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with and recommends action to keep the plant in compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, local and provincial health and safety laws.
• Appraises the Plant Manager and HSE Manager of all safety-related situations.
• Directs the Plant Safety Committee.
• Conducts or assists in plant housekeeping and safety inspections.
• Coordinates corrective action programs relative to safety for the purpose of orientating new employees and updating those on current roll.
• Indoctrinates Team Coordinators as to their duties relative to safety training, safety inspections and injury/illness investigation.
• Assists in accident investigation, assures that proper reports are completed and recommends corrective action.
• Schedules, monitors and recommends action based on pre-employment, return to work and periodic physical examinations.
• Maintains the plant's first-aid facility and provides first aid treatment of on-the-job illness or injury.
• Purchases, distributes, monitors the use of and assures the operability of safety medical supplies and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains confidential employee medical, worker's compensation and health insurance records and files.
• Keeps up to date on the latest safety procedures and equipment by membership in appropriate organization(s) attendance at pertinent seminars and reading professional journals.
• Procures training for management, supervision and plant at least annually in required courses.
• Maintains a policy and procedure manual and standing orders, reviewing annually.
• Responsible for testing team members for color blindness and color acuity and the maintenance of these records.
• Participates in safety/ergo committees, safety audits, and safety observation feedback events.
• Assists the plant in achieving safety goals and maintaining AMS objectives.
• Participates in communications events such as plant wide meetings, line meetings, department meetings, and training exercises.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees