Health & Safety Specialist

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. seeks a Heath & Safety Specialist to lead and coordinate daily safety activities in a manufacturing setting. You will develop control and auditing systems and foster a strong safety culture through leadership and training.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in health and safety, manufacturing exposure, and English proficiency. The role involves on-site work with benefits and opportunities to advance safety programs and HR-related

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in health and safety.
• Manufacturing experience with supervisory exposure is a plus.
• Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Support plant safety compliance per regulations and inspect new equipment for compliance.
• Promote and support H&S policies, procedures and awareness programs.
• Assist with ISO 45001 Safety Management System implementation and audits.
• Collect and report data to track progress and compliance for audits.
• Support HR functions and employee safety training initiatives.

Skills

OSHA standards

MIOSHA standards

ISO 45001

Safety training

Education

Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Heath & Safety Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform and coordinate the detailed technical health and safety activities associated with the facility’s daily functions. Develop and maintain appropriate control and auditing systems, and to provide leadership to employees to promote a safety culture, and develop the safety skills.

• Support plant safety compliance per regulations- Maintain knowledge of OSHA & MIOSHA standards and how those standards are to be applied to the facility. This includes inspection / review of new equipment and materials for the plant, conduct inspections to ensure compliance with regulations, promote effective communication between supervisors & employees to ensure all are informed and working together.
• Support H&S programs, policies and procedures- Support and assist H&S Manager with strategic planning for development and use of specific awareness programs (5-S and Housekeeping, etc.) Maintain and update as necessary safety policies and procedures while monitoring compliance to legal and other requirements. Facilitate Health & Safety Team meetings for the plant safety and WCM teams.
• Support the ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
• Collect data for reporting requirements- Collect data and information for tracking progress on programs or other applications required for compliance or audits. Promote an effective communication system through distribution of data to employees.
• Support HR functions and training activities

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience
• Manufacturing experience is a plus with some supervisory experience
• Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must have ability to read, write and comprehend English.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment (50% of time exposed to plant conditions) such as noise, odors, silica, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Plant requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed work boots.

LEGAL, QUALITY, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Respect the confidentiality of acquired information.
• Observe Safety and Environmental procedures issued by the Company for individual, collective and environmental protection
• Respect indication of Manual and Environmental, Safety and Quality procedures for related areas .

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person