Senior EHS Specialist

JTEKT North America•Vonore, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools. Our global vision is to be preferred by all stakeholders to include customers, associates, suppliers and our local communities. We employ great people that build value which surpasses the expectations of customers, build excellent products that astonish the world and build professionals who think and act autonomously. If you share our values, come find your place in our JTEKT community. We have an opportunity in our Vonore, TN manufacturing plant for a Senior EHS Specialist. We’re looking for a Senior EHS Specialist who’s passionate about safety leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving to support daily EHS operations, guide risk reduction efforts, and inspire teams across both plants. If you want an opportunity to make a difference and enjoy fast-paced, challenging work this is the career for you! Summary/Purpose The Senior EHS Specialist identifies plans, recommends, garners support for, and assists the EHS Supervisor with EHS programs, activities and projects leading to innovative applications and extensions of existing and new programs/systems having major importance to the business within the assigned area of responsibility. This position will establish and cultivate a network of in-plant support (technical, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance) to facilitate completion of programs or assignments. This position will support and possibly lead cross-functional teams. The Senior EHS Specialist will advise management regarding corrective actions, improvement opportunities, etc. and serve as mentor for site employees. This position will assist the EHS Supervisor in identifying risks and recommending risk control solutions. Duties will also include administrative responsibilities for both plants while supporting the day-to-day operations of the EHS Department, data gathering and analysis, team building and coordination. Essential Duties and Accountabilities: Support EHS Staff role while participating in other EHS functions listed below in support of EHS staff. Some functions could be in a leadership role. Participate in and/or lead incident investigation and/or response teams for EHS incidents Participate in and/or lead EHS audits and/or self-assessments Assist in developing recycling options and a JATV Waste Management Plan that meet all applicable regulations for industrial waste streams Monitor tracking systems of waste streams. Develop plant level Waste Management Plan under direction of EHS Supervisor. Conduct trend analyses, audits, accident investigations, and site inspections of operational procedures, facility design, equipment, and material in support of EHS initiatives. Participate in Site EHS Committee meetings and associated activities (small teams, ad-hoc teams) Assist in pursuing and achieving safety and environmental goals and objectives Assist in coordination accident prevention and ergonomic improvement process improvements. Analyze data in compliance with current regulations and make appropriate recommendations to prevent new or recurring issues Assist in designing and implementation of transportation and packaging for waste products Develop, plan, and conduct safety and environmental training as directed by EHS Supervisor. Complete routine and non-routine internal or external EHS compliance/performance reports and associated data analysis Assist in the implementation of an on-going industrial hygiene chemical/noise exposure and assessment and monitoring program Assist in the revision and update of EHS policies Lead team in mobile equipment incident reduction initiative. Complete and/or assist in completion of regulatory permits and other government agency records Assist in preparing and submitting required reports to regulatory and governmental agencies Work daily overtime, split shift, and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned Maintain privacy of all PHI in accordance with HIPAA regulations Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has fill in supervisory responsibilities for 1-4 Technicians. Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Previous team leader or other supervisory experience is preferred Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude. Ability to make decisions based on knowledge of applicable procedures, rules and regulations Knowledge of sampling methods, and basic statistical process control tools Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently Previous experience in a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel and be able to demonstrate competency in all Microsoft Office applications and must be able to demonstrate such skills if asked. Able to handle confidential information and maintain the highest legal and ethical standards Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems Self-starter, ability to work alone and make decisions based on current information until Supervision is available. Education and Experience: Associate’s degree, preferably in Safety and/or Environmental related discipline, or 5+ years of related experience preferred Experience working with regulatory agencies such as DOT and OSHA preferred Microsoft office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applicable applications a must. This position is posted as a Senior ESH Specialist. Depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, the role may be filled at the Assistant ESH Coordinator level. Work Environment/Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in standing and/or sitting position during entire shift schedule Must have manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. Ability to understand reports and information from computer. Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week. Other times as requested by EHS Supervisor. It is the policy at JTEKT to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law. This position is classified as Salaried, Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude.
Ability to make decisions based on knowledge of applicable procedures, rules and regulations
Knowledge of sampling methods, and basic statistical process control tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel and be able to demonstrate competency in all Microsoft Office applications and must be able to demonstrate such skills if asked.
Able to handle confidential information and maintain the highest legal and ethical standards
Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems
Self-starter, ability to work alone and make decisions based on current information until Supervision is available.
Associate’s degree, preferably in Safety and/or Environmental related discipline, or 5+ years of related experience preferred
Microsoft office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applicable applications a must.
Must be able to remain in standing and/or sitting position during entire shift schedule
Must have manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
Ability to understand reports and information from computer.
Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week. Other times as requested by EHS Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Previous team leader or other supervisory experience is preferred
Experience working with regulatory agencies such as DOT and OSHA preferred

Responsibilities

Support EHS Staff role while participating in other EHS functions listed below in support of EHS staff. Some functions could be in a leadership role.
Participate in and/or lead incident investigation and/or response teams for EHS incidents
Participate in and/or lead EHS audits and/or self-assessments
Assist in developing recycling options and a JATV Waste Management Plan that meet all applicable regulations for industrial waste streams
Monitor tracking systems of waste streams. Develop plant level Waste Management Plan under direction of EHS Supervisor.
Conduct trend analyses, audits, accident investigations, and site inspections of operational procedures, facility design, equipment, and material in support of EHS initiatives.
Participate in Site EHS Committee meetings and associated activities (small teams, ad-hoc teams)
Assist in pursuing and achieving safety and environmental goals and objectives
Assist in coordination accident prevention and ergonomic improvement process improvements.
Analyze data in compliance with current regulations and make appropriate recommendations to prevent new or recurring issues
Assist in designing and implementation of transportation and packaging for waste products
Develop, plan, and conduct safety and environmental training as directed by EHS Supervisor.
Complete routine and non-routine internal or external EHS compliance/performance reports and associated data analysis
Assist in the implementation of an on-going industrial hygiene chemical/noise exposure and assessment and monitoring program
Assist in the revision and update of EHS policies
Lead team in mobile equipment incident reduction initiative.
Complete and/or assist in completion of regulatory permits and other government agency records
Assist in preparing and submitting required reports to regulatory and governmental agencies
Work daily overtime, split shift, and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties
Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Maintain privacy of all PHI in accordance with HIPAA regulations