Health & Safety Specialist I

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is hiring a Health & Safety Specialist I to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of workplace safety programs at our Holland, MI facility. The role collaborates with Operations and Engineering to identify hazards and promote a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include training delivery, inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory documentation. Strong communication and OSHA knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of Health & Safety experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support health and safety programs and initiatives across the site.
• Assist with LMS administration, annual safety training, and compliance tracking.
• Deliver safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct safety observations, inspections, and audits to identify hazards.
• Analyze safety data and incidents to identify trends and improvements.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and reports.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Risk mitigation

Incident investigations

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

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Health & Safety Specialist I

Full Time Holland, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5192

Title: Specialist l, Health and Safety

Report To: Manager, Health & Safety

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm | Schedule may vary based on business needs. Additional compensation opportunities may be available.

This position may require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours based on business needs. Work schedules will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, including our Matteson, Illinois facility, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next generation of advanced battery technology. www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

As a Health & Safety Specialist, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to identify hazards, reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a proactive safety culture. This role serves as a key resource for incident prevention, safety training, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees, contractors, and visitors.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety programs and initiatives.
• Assist with administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS), including annual safety training requirements and compliance tracking.
• Oversee and support one or more plant-wide Health & Safety programs while serving as a champion of workplace safety initiatives.
• Deliver and support safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct daily safety observations, line walks, inspections, and audits to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, and compliance concerns.
• Ensure timely communication and escalation of safety concerns to leadership and appropriate stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for risk reduction and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Conduct and support hazard assessments, ergonomic assessments, job safety analyses, and mechanical risk assessments.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, response planning, and post-event critiques.
• Assist with new hire orientation, contractor safety management, and other Health & Safety training programs.
• Monitor compliance with local, state, federal, and company Health & Safety requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, compliance evaluations, and audits to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards.
• Analyze safety trends, incident data, audit findings, and leading indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and support regulatory documentation requirements.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, orequivalent, relevant experience
• Construction Safety experience preferred but not required

Experience:

• 1-3 years of Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or related environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable state and local safety requirements.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments preferred.
• Experience supporting safety training and compliance programs preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or related credentials preferred.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of workplace safety principles, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and develop improvement recommendations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support all production shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LG Energy Solution provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.