Health And Safety Manager

About the Role

As the leader in transit technology, Hitachi Mobility Multimodal Solutions aims to make meaningful contributions to worldwide mobility. Our goal is to be the leading provider of exciting technology that improves the quality of mobility in communities around the world. We are continuing to grow and are looking for an HSE Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, implement, maintain, and continually improve the HSE Management System across multiple locations in compliance with International Standards, IMS, and Local Procedures.
• Ensure the implementation of activities in compliance with HSE Policies, Customer Requirements, HSE Legislative requirements, and the HSE Management System.
• Ensure the implementation of HSE hazard identification, risk assessment, and determination of necessary control measures.
• Ensure the implementation of HSE Compliance Legislative Audits in relation to the annual schedule.
• Develop HSE Programs to achieve planned HSE Objectives and Targets.
• Ensure HSE Local Communication, Participation, and Consultation.
• Identify HSE training needs and implement the necessary HSE training program in cooperation with the HR Department.
• Ensure the identification of emergency situations and the management procedure for response.
• Monitor, report, and communicate HSE performance, providing recommendations and solutions for negative trends.
• Ensure all HSE accidents and incidents are reported, investigated, and analyzed to learn from incidents.
• Identify nonconformities and ensure corrective/preventive actions are taken to mitigate and avoid recurrence.
• Participate in annual internal/external HSE Audits.
• Inspect working areas regularly in compliance with local legislation and the HSE Management System.
• Participate in annual management review meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, and/or Environment Management.
• 5+ years managing safety in a Manufacturing Industry.
• Communication, presentation, and training development and delivery experience.
• Experience integrating into functional teams and engaging stakeholders from across all disciplines in the HSE Program.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA Regulations.
• Experience implementing programs and policies within ISO 14001 and 45001 Certified Organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with corporate and legislative requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and promote a harmonious safety environment.
• Ability to complete written reports and electronic communications expeditiously and with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Computer proficiency with a strong knowledge of PCs and software applications related to the work, such as MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, etc.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel within the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, and/or Environment Management.

Skills

• OSHA 511 Authorized Outreach Trainer Designation (Desired)
• Lead ISO 14001 and 45001 Auditor Certification (Desired)
• Experience developing and implementing internal auditing programs (Desired)
• Experience with Electrical Safety & Standards (e.g., NFPA 70E) (Desired)

Travel

0-25% travel required.

HMMS, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on business need.