Environmental, Health & Safety Leader

Environmental, Health & Safety Leader; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety Leader to join our team in Three Rivers, MI. The role focuses on driving EHS programs, investigating incidents, and coordinating training to maintain a safe workplace.

You will conduct inspections, manage records for OSHA compliance, and work with Operations to implement safeguards and emergency management. Strong knowledge of safety regulations and workers' comp processes is valued.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of regulatory safety and environmental standards; OSHA familiarity.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigates accidents, incidents, near misses, injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents; prepares reports and ensures timely reporting.
• Implements education and training programs for good health and safety practices; coordinates testing and training.
• Conducts EHS inspections and follows up to ensure compliance and address risks; coordinates with Operations for safeguards.
• Maintains accurate and confidential EHS records and documentation for audits and OSHA compliance.
• Coordinates emergency-management activities and containment actions in case of incidents.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments and implements emergency-management programs.
• Creates mechanisms to assess and address plant and transport risks; researches safeguarding devices.
• Evaluates potential health hazards and engineers solutions to improve EHS.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety regulations

Workers' comp experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's in OH&S

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety Leader

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for an EHS Leader to join our team in Three Rivers, MI.

Job Description:

• Investigates accidents, incidents, near misses, injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents according to established practices and procedures; prepares reports of findings, causes, and solutions; ensures timely completion of required reports and corporate reporting requirements.
• Implements education and training programs for good health and safety practices; coordinates annual hearing testing, medical evaluations, first aid and CPR training, fit testing, and other required testing.
• Conducts EHS inspections and follow-ups to monitor existing infrastructure and processes for compliance and potential risks or hazards and ensure conditions are addressed appropriately and in a timely manner. Partners with Operations and Maintenance to ensure adequate mechanical and physical equipment safeguards, inspections, and calibrations as required.
• Maintains accurate and confidential EHS records, reports, and documentation in compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, company policies, and audit requirements, providing documentation to internal or external auditors as needed.
• Coordinates activities and containment actions in the event of accidents.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments; creates, communicates, and implements emergency-management programs.

• Coordinates emergency-management activities with community, partners, and insurers.

• Implements effective emergency response action programs.

• Creates mechanisms for assessing and addressing risks or hazards to plant and transport personnel and environment.
• Conducts research and assessment of the proper use, selection, and limitations of major safeguarding devices.

• Evaluates potential health hazards or damage that could occur from misuse of products; engineers solutions to improve EHS.

• Collects and reviews data to develop safety system strategies
• Collects and analyzes injury data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Provides support to plant manager or site leader in addressing EHS-related issues.
• Quotes, purchases, and allocates necessary items to ensure a safe working environment.
• Manages contracts related to safety and environmental systems and equipment.
• Coordinates with third party provider for workers' compensation claims.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience in related field, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of regulatory safety and environmental standards; familiar with employment laws and regulations (OSHA, etc.).
• Experience with workers' compensation case management.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.