Health & Safety Specialist

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Gilbert, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will support the development and continuous improvement of workplace Health & Safety programs by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards. This role partners with employees and leadership to build a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and promote a safe working environment across plant operations and administrative offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of workplace safety principles, hazard recognition, and regulatory compliance
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
1 to 3 years of experience evaluating, implementing, and improving Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing or general industry environment
Strong knowledge of and experience working with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and applicable state/local regulations and requirements
Must be comfortable working in a collaborative team setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Skilled in analyzing and evaluating technical data, test results, and reports
Positive attitude, self-driven, and results-oriented approach
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated effectiveness in accomplishing goals
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support all production shifts and operational needs
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Korean preferred, but not required
Experience conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up preferred.
Experience delivering training and supporting employee engagement initiatives preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) for annual safety training assignments and completion tracking
Oversee one or more site-wide health and safety programs and serve as a champion of the workplace safety system
Support delivery of safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors
Ensure effective hazard identification, risk mitigation, and corrective actions for plant operations and office areas
Conduct daily line walks to verify Health & Safety practices are being followed and identify at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, or policy non-compliance.
Communicate safety concerns, incidents, and corrective actions to department leadership in a timely manner
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in safety performance
Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
Conduct new equipment safety reviews, machine risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations
Support emergency response planning, drills, critiques, and readiness activities
Assist with new hire orientation, contractor safety onboarding, and other Health & Safety training topics
Support workplace compliance evaluations related to local, state, and federal regulations
Perform job site audits, inspections, and compliance assessments
Ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other Health & Safety regulations and standards
Maintain safety records, training documentation, and audit reports
Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions to reduce workplace risk
Maintain cleanliness at the worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned