Health & Safety Specialist 1

LG•Fayette County, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Focus on improving Health and Safety at the Jeffersonville site by using experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace and engage employees in the development of a strong Health and Safety culture. Evaluates workplace compliance with regard to local, state and federal regulations. Functions as an expert resource to teams for consistent implementation of LH Battery. Performs jobsite auditing and conducts incident investigation. Conducts inspections and ensures compliance with applicable Health and Safety regulations and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or related field required
2-4 years of safety experience
Detailed understanding of major health and safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI)
Detailed understanding of injury/illness prevention strategies
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Verbal and written communication skills
Open to mentorship guidance for personal skill growth
Experience using Microsoft Office products
Strong planning and prioritization skills
Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills
Complex understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting.
Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures

Nice To Haves

MBA or MS preferred
Professional certification (ASP/CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred

Responsibilities

Support assigned department to be main contact for Health and Safety (HS) to assist departments in achieving HS goals and objectives
Assist in managing the ISO 45001 certification process and lead the HS Compliance Team to drive continuous improvement in HS programs
Ensure hazard identification and mitigation for plant operations and administrative offices
Conduct daily line walks to ensure HS practices are being observed and to note any at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, faulty equipment or non-compliance with any HS related policies/regulations
Ensure timely communication of safety issues/concerns to department leadership
Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements
Perform and document complex safety compliance activity to include: Critical communication cross verifications and implementation of strategic safety projects and initiatives.
Detailed presentation and reporting of safety activities and results including complex data analysis and trending
Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions
Proactively cycle P-D-C-A safety compliance programs to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics of assigned areas
Conduct new equipment reviews, mechanical risk assessments and ergonomic risk assessments
Participate in emergency response drills and critiques
Conduct new hire orientation, contractor safety and other SH&E related training topics
Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned