Mission
The Health & Safety Representative primary responsibilities include the development, implementation and administration of the corporate safety program in compliance with regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA / MiOSHA, EPA)& contractual obligations. Conducts occupational health field investigations and laboratory tests to determine the presence of hazards that may impair the health of employees or the efficiency of work operations. Provide leadership to the Plant in administering policies and programs in several of the following areas: salaried human resources, hourly personnel, employment, employee & labor relations, wage and salary administration, training, etc.
Responsibilities
Implement, maintain and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of health, safety, security and fire related programs. Plans, coordinates, and administers training programs in occupational safety and health as it relates to loss control and accident prevention.
Develop robust safety process goals and objectives utilizing standardized work process directed at reducing occupational injuries, illnesses, and property damage and production loss.
Performs on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices. Provides guidance and assistance to employees on safety process improvement. Provide technical manufacturing floor to measure compliance. Develops methodology, collects samples and conducts standardized and analytical tests.
Inspect, review and approve proposed new manufacturing equipment. Support plant physical environmental compliance issues including air, water, waste, hazardous material handling, emergency response and training.
Prepares and distributes educational materials and information pertaining to the storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Compiles and submits statistical and required accident reports to management and OSHA / MiOSHA.
Provide mentoring to floor supervision and plant leadership regarding safety compliance.
Develops recommendations and implements approved corrective measures intended to prevent, eliminate, control or reduce work-related hazards.
Supports medical case management initiatives including developing goals and action plans to reduce occupational injuries and ergonomic concerns. Lead health & wellness programs & initiatives, first aide procedures and emergency response action plans including the on-going facilitation, training & readiness of ERT’s.
Facilitate PPE requirements, ensure compliance and maintain availability of supplies.
Discipline and dispute administration. Contract & grievance administration.
Hourly and/or salaried personnel administration and the investigation and resolution of personnel relations issues.
Counsels employees concerning work-related problems and conducts termination interviews, providing feedback to management when necessary.
Analysis & track HR metrics; supporting plant-wide metrics in safety, quality, delivery, cost & production.
Drive initiatives supporting employee engagement, employee recognition & corporate citizenship.
Supports customer certification requirements (i.e. TS16949, ISO14001, etc.).
Develops, maintains & updates job safety analysis (JSA’s) and ensure operator training & compliance. Employee training & development initiatives.
Internal & external customer support as necessary.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Job Requirements
Experience/Education
Three (3)+ years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, human resources or related field required. General working knowledge of regulatory health and safety standards & reporting.
Other Specifications
Travel & overtime may be required. Increased occasions of the aforementioned expected during launch.
Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
