Title: Sr. Manager, EH&S
Reports to: Director of Plant Operations
Location: Lansing, MI
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary:
As the Sr. Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety, you will lead a team dedicated to ensuring workplace safety and compliance with regard to state and federal occupational health and safety regulations and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee one or more plant-wide safety, health and/or environmental programs
- Lead and manage the ISO 14001 certification process and lead the Environmental Compliance Team to drive continuous improvement in all environmental programs
- Ensure effective hazard identification and mitigation for plant operations and administrative offices
- Conduct daily line walks to ensure SH&E practices are being observed and to note any at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, faulty equipment or non-compliance with any SH&E related policies/regulations
- Ensure timely communication of safety issues/concerns to department leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements across the organization
- Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions
- Conduct new equipment reviews, mechanical risk assessments and ergonomic risk assessments
- Participate in emergency response drills and critiques
- Conduct new hire orientation, contractor safety and other SH&E related training topics.
- Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or related field; MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
- Professional certification (ASP/CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred
Experience:
- 10 to 15+ years of experience evaluating and improving EH&S programs in a manufacturing environment
- 7 to 10+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
- Experience managing ISO 14001:2015 certification
- Strong knowledge of and experience working with OSHA, EPA and state/local regulations and requirements
- Knowledge in advanced manufacturing technology, chemicals, and pneumatics a plus
Skills:
- Organizational agility and results-oriented
- Committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data
- Effective team building and diversity management
- Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve results through teams
- Knowledge in advanced manufacturing technology (automation), chemicals, and electrical safety a plus
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites
