Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Ford Otosan; İzmit; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Kocaeli is seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Specialist. This role focuses on implementing safety processes in Production Planning, Assembly, and Quality Assurance departments. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in Occupational Health, a Class B Certificate, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a hybrid work model and inclusion in the Koç Pension Foundation.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Membership in Koç Pension Foundation

Flextra benefits

Family benefits through KoçAilem

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an OHS Specialist, preferably in the automotive or metal industry.
• Experience supporting safety initiatives in Production Planning, Assembly, and Quality Assurance areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor health and safety regulations.
• Advise on PPE selection and maintenance.
• Investigate workplace incidents and develop preventive measures.
• Participate in risk assessments and health and safety training.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning and organizational abilities

Presentation skills

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Class B Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Certificate

Job description

About The Job

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Specialist to support and enhance safety processes specifically in the areas of Production Planning, Assembly, and Quality Assurance. This role will be responsible for implementing and monitoring health and safety regulations and ensuring compliance across these operational departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide recommendations concerning the design, machinery, equipment conditions, maintenance, selection, job planning, and implementation in compliance with OHS regulations—specifically within Production Planning, Assembly, and Quality Assurance departments,
• Advise on the selection, provision, use, maintenance, storage, and testing of personal protective equipment (PPE),
• Notify team leaders of necessary occupational health and safety measures,
• Investigate root causes of near misses, workplace accidents, and occupational diseases; develop and recommend preventive measures,
• Participate in risk assessments, follow up on the implementation of health and safety measures, and provide feedback specific to the production, assembly, and quality control environments,
• Plan, implement, and monitor OHS training for employees in accordance with legal requirements,
• Supervise the working environment, ensuring compliance with mandatory periodic inspections, maintenance, and measurements as required by legislation,
• Take part in activities to prevent accidents, fires, and explosions; contribute to emergency planning and ensure regular emergency drills and training are conducted in line with the emergency response plan.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree (formal education) in Occupational Health and Safety,
• Valid Class B Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Certificate,
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an OHS Specialist, preferably in the automotive or metal industry,
• Experience supporting safety initiatives in Production Planning, Assembly, and Quality Assurance areas is preferred,
• Proficient in MS Office applications,
• Strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills,
• Excellent planning, organizational, and coordination abilities.

When You Start Your Career In "Ford Otosan";

• We have hybrid working model and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.

• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation

• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem

• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 13 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 9 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of "Equality at Work", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.