EHS Lead: ISO 14001 & OSHA Compliance

Linamar Corporation; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linamar Forgings Carolina in Wilson, NC, is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead the development and implementation of an integrated health and safety system in line with OSHA, ISO 14001, and Linamar standards. You will drive an ISO 14001 audit readiness, ensure regulatory compliance, and support lean, 5S, and EH&S initiatives across the facility.

You will train managers and staff, conduct audits, review safety data, and coordinate with state/local authorities to maintain permits and reporting.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific or engineering field or equivalent.
• Completion of C.S.P. designation or actively working towards the designation.
• Training: See LFC Training Matrix for training requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of an integrated OH&S system meeting OSHA, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Linamar requirements.
• Lead plant to a successful ISO 14001 audit by Q4 2018.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations in the facility's location and with the Global Operating System; OHSAS 18001:2007 health and safety management.
• Support and promote Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial outcomes by aligning KPIs with Linamar's strategy.
• Support lean initiatives and maintain 5S requirements in the department.
• Conduct health and safety audits (compliance and program-based).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and ensure facility compliance.
• File government reports and maintain environmental permits (Air, Water, Waste).
• Develop relationships with state/local authorities and EH&S contacts.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports with findings and recommendations.
• Monitor, measure, and report EH&S performance.
• Carry out health and safety objectives and programs within the facility.
• Develop, implement and monitor health and safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as champion for JHSC and provide guidance.
• Provide safety training to managers, employees and JHSC; cover duties, law, investigations and hazard awareness.
• Ensure orientation and job-specific training for new/ transferred/ promoted staff.
• Review WHMIS and update procedures; ensure timely training.
• Review safety statistics and trend analyses for improvements.
• Review illnesses/injuries and minimize lost time.
• Conduct workplace inspections and corrective/prevention action plans with timelines.
• Complete IMDS reporting for PPAPs.

Skills

ISO 14001

OHSAS 18001

Workers' Comp

Stakeholder comms

Policy development

Cost-benefit analysis

Independent research

Team collaboration

EH&S standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

C.S.P. designation (or pursuit)

Job description

Linamar Forgings Carolina in Wilson, NC, is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead the development and implementation of an integrated health and safety system in line with OSHA, ISO 14001, and Linamar standards. You will drive an ISO 14001 audit readiness, ensure regulatory compliance, and support lean, 5S, and EH&S initiatives across the facility.

You will train managers and staff, conduct audits, review safety data, and coordinate with state/local authorities to maintain permits and reporting.