General summary
this position oversees design, implementation and coordination of safety and health systems that focus to eliminate unsafe work practices, health risks, detect unsafe acts and conditions thus generating corrective action to reduce or eliminate them. It is also responsible for the site environmental management system, through the application of environmental administration strategies such as natural resources consumption reduction and waste management.
essential duties and responsibilities
1. coordinate and perform risk analysis (job hazard risk assessments) for all equipment and activities performed in the plant.
2. develop hs&e procedures as required to provide specific instructions to prevent accidents.
3. maintain the hsems iso 14001/45001 acting as its hs&e management representative, including following up on the closure of corrective actions derived from both external and internal audits associated with the safety, health, and environmental management systems.
4. monitor the sharing of hs&e information provided to employees through operations leaders, such as: safety alerts, safety talks and information pertinent to the safety, health, and environmental management systems.
5. monitor and implement the programs and operational controls necessary to comply with the legal provisions applicable to the workplace in terms of safety, health, and the environment.
6. implement the programs and operational controls necessary to meet corporate safety requirements (critical safety programs) of the company.
7. follow up hs&e training at all levels in the plant.
8. coordinate security and medical contractors’ activities.
9. lead all accident investigations, completing the corporate hsms reports and integrating the local work team to complete the 8d or 3 legged, 5 why´s report, and participate in the employee return to work assessment after an accident has occurred, post ldi cases on the internet, support plant manager in the 24 hrs ld notification.
10. organize the emergency teams and planning drills as required.
11. oversee all contractors that perform activities in the facility to ensure the hs&e procedures and safety rules are followed, including visits.
12. attend all regulatory visits regarding hs&e matters, including preparation and sending of legal documentation required by government agencies.
13. update the hse systems posted on the cooper standard website as required.
14. participate with the apqp team and involve in lean workshops providing hs&e training ergonomics and/or acting as team member.
required education, experience and knowledge
1. bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or a similar field, or three (3) years hse experience in a manufacturing environment.
2. 5-8 years automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
3. knowledge of state and federal regulations related to health, safety & environmental.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. good verbal and written communication skills.
7. familiar with microsoft office applications.
8. ability to work with a diverse group of people.
9. good team player.
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