EHS Safety Lead – Manufacturing & Compliance

RESRG Automotive; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Safety Coordinator for our Morehead, Kentucky facility. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, productive workplace by partnering with operations, engineering, maintenance, and HR to reduce risks and drive continuous EHS improvement.

Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, developing TRI improvement plans, coordinating audits and investigations, and ensuring OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related technical field required.
• Experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety within a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Human Resources teams to identify hazards and implement practical solutions that reduce risk and improve workplace safety.
• Lead and support facility-wide safety initiatives focused on reducing injuries and improving overall EHS performance.
• Demonstrate safety leadership through professional credibility, initiative, effective communication, and consistent follow-through, including the ability to raise concerns and influence positive change without direct supervisory authority.
• Develop, implement, and monitor TRI (Total Recordable Incident) Improvement Plans to achieve annual safety objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive the follow-up, accountability, and closure of EHS action plans resulting from audits, incident investigations, safety observations, and corporate initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze safety metrics, leading indicators, lagging indicators, and regulatory reports on a monthly and as-needed basis.
• Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and workplace inspections to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support and coordinate OSHA compliance activities, including inspections, training, recordkeeping, corrective action implementation, and regulatory readiness.
• Facilitate risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) evaluations.
• Lead employee engagement efforts through safety committees, safety meetings, and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for team members regarding workplace health and safety concerns.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of environmental, health, and safety training programs.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain documentation and records related to OSHA compliance, incident investigations, risk assessments, training, and EHS programs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement in safety performance throughout the facility.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Safety management systems

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Safety Coordinator for our Morehead, Kentucky facility. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, productive workplace by partnering with operations, engineering, maintenance, and HR to reduce risks and drive continuous EHS improvement.

Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, developing TRI improvement plans, coordinating audits and investigations, and ensuring OSHA compliance.