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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.
Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
As part of the plant management team, create an environmentally compliant facility and maintain a safe and healthful working environment.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; both written and oral.
- Understanding of Federal/State environmental and OSHA laws and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Excellent human relations, observation and interaction skills.
- B.S. degree in engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, or safety).
- Minimum 5 years EHS experience, manufacturing process knowledge and automotive industry preferred.
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System - Internal Auditor training certification and at least two years of experience in managing ISO 14001 EMS.
Specific Duties:
- Provide direction, guidance and technical advice to the plant in the area of EHS to ensure employees are provided a safe working environment. In doing so, collaborate with Corporate EH&S.
- Maintain environmental permits up-to-date and maintain data, prepare and submit various environmental reports to the appropriate agencies including Air Emission reports, Risk Management Plan (RMP), SARA Tier II and Form R.
- Maintain and complete inspections and updates for all environmental programs including: Spill Prevention, Control and Contingency (SPCC) plan, Storm Water, Air Emissions, Risk Management Plan (RMP), Hazardous Waste, Emergency Response and others as required.
- Maintain ISOf 14001 EMS and work with the team to ensure plant remains ISO 14001 certified.
- Collect, maintain and provide information to Corporate EHS on environmental compliance and sustainability programs.
- Perform audits to ensure compliance to Lear's Directive as well as applicable legal and other requirements. Assist with aggressive abatement of audit findings, tracking actions to closure.
- Establish systems for incident/accident prevention and ensure thorough incident investigations are conducted for all occupational injuries/illnesses, spills and operational upsets.
- Maintain the OSHA 300 log and ensure injuries/illnesses are accurately logged in a timely manner.
- Establish systems for incident prevention and recommend appropriate programs and processes to ensure employee safety and process integrity.
- Assess education and training needs, evaluate EH&S programs/processes and develop EH&S training as necessary.
- Interact with HR, the TPA and medical community to gain an understanding of the status of claims.
- Interact with the plant management to ensure an effective return to work program.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, are encouraged to apply.
