Manufacture Reliability and EHS Specialist

AIT•Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Manufacture Reliability & EHS Specialist drives operational excellence by analyzing performance metrics, implementing process enhancements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role combines maintenance optimization expertise with a focus on environmental, health, and safety standards to deliver measurable improvements across operational areas. The position supports site leadership, works with customer departments and corporate EHS, and may involve travel up to 35% of the time. The work environment is indoors in a temperature-controlled production environment, although products or equipment may be located outdoors. Exposure may include bloodborne pathogens, small or enclosed spaces, cuts or burns, dirt, dust, grease or oil, metal shavings, noise, commercial chemicals, hazardous conditions, and wet, damp, or humid conditions. The standard work schedule may require overtime to meet deadlines or address emergent conditions. Physical demands include light work involving objects up to 20 pounds, prolonged periods on one's feet, tool use, repetitive actions, frequent bending and stooping, and repetitive hand and finger motions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
Five years of related experience and/or training in an equivalent position.
Strong communication skills to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and issues.
Solid understanding of EHS compliance, including OSHA and local site requirements, and related best practices.
Demonstrated leadership experience or leadership capability through projects.
Ability to work in a high-energy, high-volume, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to multitask and manage projects of varying sizes in a cross-functional environment.
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to the target audience.
Personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and ability to achieve results.
Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks.
Clear and effective written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to use computers for basic tasks, including locating and opening files, navigating websites, searching, and downloading files.
Ability to interpret regulations to ensure compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
Ability to make decisions based on policies, rules, and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
Ability to manage personal time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience.
Additional safety certificates or credentials.

Responsibilities

Drive KPI achievement through systematic fault elimination, risk mitigation, asset lifecycle management, and continuous performance monitoring.
Analyze operational metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for measurable process improvements.
Evaluate maintenance procedures and schedules, recommend improvements, and implement solutions using internal resources.
Verify that maintenance procedures and processes comply with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Provide project management support by coordinating and overseeing internal and external resources.
Design, deliver, and facilitate safety training programs in accordance with AIT corporate policy, processes, and procedures.
Monitor and reinforce high performance standards and maintain a robust EHS Management System.
Represent AIT at site Safety Committee meetings, contribute to safety topics, and participate in workplace safety observations.
Conduct objective incident investigations, including documentation and root cause analysis.
Develop and implement audit tools to identify process deviations and non-conformances, and drive corrective actions.
Partner with customer departments to identify EHS compliance issues and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
Lead pre-task risk assessments for non-routine work activities.
Review routine work and preventive maintenance tasks for alignment with safety best practices.
Compile safety KPIs and produce actionable reports to help Site Leadership drive behavioral improvements.
Collaborate with Corporate EHS and Site Leadership to coordinate environmental compliance activities and prevention initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.