Health & Safety Specialist

About the role

L-H Battery Company, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support the development and maintenance of a strong Health and Safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned department to be main contact for Health and Safety (HS) to assist departments in achieving HS goals and objectives
• Absorb and manage the ISO 45001 certification process and lead the HS Compliance Team to drive continuous improvement in HS programs
• Evaluate hazard identification and mitigation for plant operations and administrative offices
• Conduct daily line walks to ensure HS practices are being observed and to note any at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, faulty equipment or non-compliance with any HS related policies/regulations
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements
• Perform and document complex safety compliance activity to include: critical communication cross verifications and implementation of strategic safety projects and initiatives
• Detail presentation and reporting of safety activities and results including complex data analysis and trending
• Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions
• Proactively cycle P-D-C-A safety compliance programs to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics of assigned areas
• Conduct new equipment reviews, mechanical risk assessments and ergonomic risk assessments
• Participate in emergency response drills and critiques
• Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards

Requirements

• Detailed understanding of major health and safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI)
• Two to four years of safety experience
• Professional certification (ASP/CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or related field
• MBA or MS preferred

Skills

• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Open to mentorship guidance for personal skill growth
• Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures
• Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Complex understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
• Ability to earn compensatory time off
• Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Shift premium (when assigned)
• 401K plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Career growth advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and development programs

Additional Offerings

• On-Site cafeteria
• On-Site recreational area
• On-Site wellness area
• Clean, climate-controlled environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.