Health & Safety Manager

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Gilbert, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Manager of Health & Safety, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site safety programs by using your experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control chemical, mechanical, electrical, ergonomic, and other workplace hazards. This role serves as the subject-matter expert for Health & Safety, ensuring consistent application of company standards, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, risk reduction, and a strong safety-first culture across all operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience
Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations, environmental compliance, and risk management systems
Comfortable presenting to and partnering with senior leadership
Ability to manage ambiguity and make sound business decisions
Effective workflow, project, and process management skills
Strong planning skills with clear communication of priorities
Ability to delegate effectively and lead teams to meet goals
Strong knowledge of OSHA and applicable state/local regulations and requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support all production shifts
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to coordinate with headquarters and global sites

Nice To Haves

Board of Certified Safety Professionals CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technology, chemicals, pneumatic, and industrial systems preferred
Experience in high-volume production environments preferred

Responsibilities

Accountable for achieving strategic objectives in team member safety, environmental protection, and loss prevention
Lead implementation of safety programs, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, workers’ compensation reduction initiatives, and required recordkeeping
Ensure plant-wide compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Ensure timely communication of safety, environmental, and compliance matters to plant operations and corporate leadership
Conduct ad hoc compliance audits and site assessments as needed
Build and promote a company culture that prioritizes safety, protects employees, improves processes, and enhances key metrics such as Incident Rate Ratio (IRR) and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
Ensure effective hazard identification, risk mitigation, and corrective actions for plant operations and administrative offices
Manage, coach, and develop the Health & Safety team
Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for team and site performance
Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development planning for direct reports
Conduct daily safety walks to verify safe work practices and identify unsafe acts, faulty equipment, or policy non-compliance
Ensure prompt follow-up and closure of corrective actions identified through audits, inspections, or incidents
Oversee all required environmental reporting related to air, chemical, waste, and water compliance
Organize Health & Safety training programs and maintain required records, certifications, and documentation
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive action implementation
Support emergency response planning, drills, and crisis preparedness activities
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and leadership to improve safety performance
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits (LPA) in assigned work areas
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