Job description
the main objective of this position is to eliminate risks and ensure occupational health and safety for all employees, as well as the effective implementation of health and safety programs, policies, and regulations. It should be the first contact point for health and safety issues.
responsibilities
1. be a subject matter expert, technical consultant, and advisor in technical and non-technical safety topics and have extensive knowledge of local and national safety regulations.
2. provide health and safety support during planning, operation, repair, and maintenance of facilities, machinery, and equipment. Specify safety requirements for new machinery, processes, and materials. Assess work conditions and evaluate risks.
3. incident reporting and analysis: know the legislative requirements for reporting injuries and illnesses at the facility. Complete all health and safety incident reports to meet the ford standard fas08-020, "incident investigation process". Monitor incident reports for accuracy and quality. Analyze incidents periodically to determine trends and take appropriate corrective actions.
4. training: oversee health and safety-related training programs. Ensure that new supervisors, managers, and employees/workers have the necessary information and skills to fulfill their health and safety responsibilities. Determine necessary health and safety training based on local regulations.
5. auditing: perform periodic compliance audits to measure compliance with existing programs and standards. Share audit results with appropriate personnel and track open concerns until completion. Communicate progress and outcomes of government health and safety audits to the appropriate division and corporate safety office.
qualifications
must have skills
1. bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mexican law, industrial hygiene, ergonomics & safety.
2. experience in a similar position / minimum 3 years.
3. safety and hygiene certification.
4. advanced english level knowledge.
5. behaviors: feedback, conflict management, emotional intelligence, teamwork, sense of urgency.
highly desirable skills
1. industrial hygiene master's degree.
2. extensive health and safety experience.
3. extensive knowledge of state/national ohs laws, ansi, noms, etc.
4. operational knowledge of corporate safety programs.
5. certification or degree in ohs or related field.
education preference
1. industrial hygiene master's degree or certification.
2. certification in mexican regulation.
3. advanced english.
other information
the hermosillo plant works 3 shifts; flexibility is required if support is needed outside of core hours.
competencies or skills to be gained
1. increased individual visibility because it is a support area that works with the hermosillo plant, other plants in mexico, and safety corporate.
2. deep knowledge of mexican regulations, safety ford standards, industrial hygiene, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
seniority level
associate
employment type
full-time
job function
management and manufacturing
industries
motor vehicle manufacturing
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