EHS Professional

Yanfeng; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead safety, environmental and fire compliance in a manufacturing setting. You will conduct assessments, define risk controls, and coordinate training for plant staff.

The role requires strong incident investigation skills, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through data analysis and cross-functional teamwork. On-site position in an automotive manufacturing environment with a focus on safe

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations applicable to manufacturing.
• Experience with safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ability to define controls and lead EHS improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, fire and environmental assessments and determine risk controls.
• Coordinate EHS training and compliance activities for plant staff.
• Enter incidents and audit results into the EHS systems and track KPI trends.
• Lead cross-functional teams in safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as liaison with OSHA and other regulators and manage outside agencies.
• Oversee annual safety programs, equipment compliance, and permit reviews.
• Investigate accidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain first aid facilities and ensure staff receive timely care.

Skills

Safety management

Environmental compliance

Audits

Incident investigation

Regulatory liaison

Training delivery

Root cause analysis

Education

Some College

EHS study

Job description

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

Essential Functions:

• Good technical skills in safety, fire and environmental matters
• Conduct safety, fire risks/environmental aspects, and ergonomic assessments.
• Define controls measures to reduce risks and exposure.
• Manage and lead waste streams and chemical streams.
• Collaborates when requirements for new equipment are defined.
• Ability to work “on-call” for any emergencies that may arise.
• Enter incidents (safety & environmental) and other data such as audit results into the Corporate Health Environmental & Safety System (EHSIS).
• Maintain and track all topics from YFIMS system – EHS pillar.
• Conduct accident investigations and assist with determining root cause and resolution.
• Identifies, develop, facilitates, and conducts appropriate and required plant EHS training.
• Leads EHS related teams in plant as ( CFT – Cross functionality team, Emergency, First aid etc.).
• Ensure all new equipment meets all legal and YF requirements, Active participation during acceptance process.
• Coordinate and possibly teach annual required safety and environmental compliance training.
• Evaluate EHS hazards and develop proactive strategies to address inefficiencies.
• Facilitate the daily EHS reviews of operations.
• Work with regional workers compensation claims administration team, third party administrators, and attorneys to manage open worker’s compensation claims.
• Lead contact for outside agencies such as fire departments, OSHA, and environmental regulators.
• Ensure contractors are trained properly and adhere to contractor safety program requirements.
• Schedule annual hearing, pulmonary function exams, and other exams as needed.
• Manage environmental and safety tasks on glide path.
• Manage Hot Work program.
• Coordinate safety action plan, ensure continuous implementation and improvement.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits YFIMS; coordinate plant preparation for corporate audits YFIMS.
• Respond to environmental incidents and spills, including completing investigations to determine root-cause and closure activities.
• Lead certification process according ISO 14001 and OHSAS 1800.
• Prepare & implement EHS&E systems & procedures.
• Initiate projects to improve EHS performance.
• Ensure plant is compliant with YF iOS and all other environmental, health and safety laws including compliance with all air, water and waste permits including specific YFIMS requirements EHS pillar. Conducts EHS&E system audits ( leading and lagging KPI ) YFIMS - EHS pillar.
• Coordinate environmental objectives program and ensure implementation throughout the year.
• Perform duties as the plant EHS management representative (EHS-MR).
• Advise plant management of EHS related situations.
• Track, analyze and improve EHS KPI's, Tracks & analyze near misses, incidents, injuries and ensure that corrective actions are implemented ( also for all Leading indicators.
• Track and coordinate the LOTO program in plant ( LOTO-Log out Tag out).
• Lead member of the Plant EHS Committee.
• Assist in accident investigation, helps to assure that proper reports are completed and assists in recommending corrective action.
• Leads & update safety/ fire/ ergonomic /environmental hazards/impact assessments, defines and controls corrective measures. Active leading of EHS Risk assessment.
• Maintain the first aid facility of the plant; provides first aid treatment of on the job injuries or illness; maintains first aid treatment records.
• Keeps up to date of the latest safety procedures and equipment by membership in appropriate organizations, attendance at pertinent seminars and reading professional journals.

Required Education:

Some College

Area of Study:EHS or similar.