Specialist, Health/Safety/Environmental – Sr

Cooper Standard • Comins Township, MI

87d

About The Position

Administers, develops and implements HS&E programs, policies and procedures to assure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, and to promote a safe and environmentally responsible facility by performing the following collaboratively with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or a similar required or three (3) years HSE Experience in manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to Health, Safety & Environmental.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Internal Auditor certification is a requirement of the Job and will be sponsored by CS as part of the onboarding process, if a candidate does not have certification.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification is a requirement of the Job and will be sponsored by CS as part of the onboarding process, if a candidate does not have certification.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Good Team Player.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, strategy and vision to improve the health, safety and environmental process to best in class performance levels.
• Review and recommend to management improvements in the site operations that will improve working conditions and reduce health, safety and environmental risk factors.
• Cultivates a culture of safety among associates by promoting and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Conduct safety training as part of the new hire onboarding and coordinates with department leaders to schedule new/refresher training programs for all employees as appropriate and in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Develops new training and refreshes old programs to enhance employee engagement surrounding safety education.
• Updates employee training schedules and training materials to ensure they represent the most current training needs and maintains all employee training files.
• Interfaces with all departments to ensure employees understand their specific roles and responsibilities pertaining to HS&E matters.
• Develops and actively markets programs designed to meet the needs of a safe workplace, including preparing and arranging safety exhibits and materials for display to promote workplace safety.
• Implements and monitors general HS&E policies and procedures and conducts training in compliance with local, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Consult and train Supervisors/Team Leaders in accident/injury investigation process and assure appropriate investigation, reports and analysis of incidents, accidents and hazards pertaining to the facility are conducted in line with Corporate policy and legislative requirements.
• Reviews all accidents, occupational illnesses and near miss investigations.
• Actively audits the facility to identify hazards and non-compliances and ensures the appropriate actions and resolutions are implemented.
• Conducts routine occupational hygiene investigations and assures that all employees are aware of the hazards posed by exposure to decomposition products and hazardous materials.
• Conducts audits of safe work practices and conditions.
• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining all HS&E records for corporate, local, state and federal requirements and compiles and submits information required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintains and updates the emergency evacuation plan and safety information centers.
• Performs workers compensation claim management including the return to work program and prepares materials and evidence for related legal and insurance cases.
• Facilitates meetings for the Ergonomic and Safety Teams and assures they are accomplishing facility goals and objectives.
• Ensures appropriate investigations, reports and analysis of environmental incidents, accidents and hazards pertaining to the facility are conducted in line with the Cooper requirements and legislative requirements.
• Oversees handling, labeling and shipping of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Performs inspections of waste storage areas and other areas of concern.
• Assists with developing and implementing waste handling procedures, as well as waste minimization and recycling programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees