Manufacturing Safety & Compliance Specialist

Jtekt-North-America-; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety professional to administer safety programs and support training, inspections and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to accident investigations, corrective actions and safety improvements across the plant floor.

Responsibilities include coordinating emergency response, 5S participation, and ergonomic initiatives, with up to 10% travel to other JTEKT locations for training and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of high school diploma with 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Corporate Safety programs.
• Schedule, track and conduct safety training.
• Lead problem-solving activities related to safety accidents, injuries, risks and issues.
• Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections.
• Participate in plant 5S and EHS inspection programs.
• Acquire EHS training and certifications for progression.
• Conduct equipment safety and commissioning with Engineering.
• Support Plant Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness, including drills.
• Support Ergonomic Analysis and Improvement Programs.
• Assist with compliance for OSHA, DHEC, Federal and Local laws.

Skills

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Safety & Environmental laws

Verbal & written communication

Independence

Detail-oriented

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Industrial Management/Business or related

High school diploma + 3 years manufacturing experience

Job description

JTEKT North America is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety professional to administer safety programs and support training, inspections and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to accident investigations, corrective actions and safety improvements across the plant floor.

Responsibilities include coordinating emergency response, 5S participation, and ergonomic initiatives, with up to 10% travel to other JTEKT locations for training and meetings.