Plant Senior Safety and Environmental Specialist

KLA Industries, Inc.; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Tennessee seeks an engaged safety professional to drive health and safety improvements at a large heavy industrial manufacturing site. The role reports to the plant EHS Manager and focuses on developing systems, audits, training, investigations, and emergency response to improve safety performance.

Candidates must have at least 3+ years of relevant experience and a BS in a related field; relocation support is offered if needed.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of safety experience in manufacturing operations.
• BS in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety systems and programs, audits, training, accident investigations and emergency response.
• Lead continuous improvement of health & safety processes for the site.
• Engage in culture change through employee involvement and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Safety experience

Industrial safety

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a related technical field

Job description

Must have at least 3+ years of safety experience within manufacturing operations - ideally within heavy industrial (steel, metals, automotive, aerospace, etc.) plus a Bachelor of Science degree in a related technical field. Relocation assistance will be offered, if needed.

This position will support the tactical direction of the program for a large heavy industrial manufacturing facility. Member of a (3) person EHS Department and will report to the plant EHS Manager. Responsible for driving the continuous improvement of the health & safety process for the site. Develop and implement safety systems and programs, audits, training, accident investigations, workers compensation, emergency response and related activities. Basic environmental compliance experience is desired but not required.

Engaged, hands-on and collaborative safety professional that will move forward leading culture change through employee engagement and accountability. Must have a metric-driven approach with the ability to use that data to deliver positive results and continue growing to higher levels within safety.