Safety Engineer

KIA Motors Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Georgia seeks a safety professional to support the Assistant Manager of Safety Operations in implementing safety and incident prevention measures. The role covers risk assessments, SIFs program support, and ISO 45001 compliance within a heavy manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include contractor safety management, incident investigations, and development of safety communications and training for vendors and shop leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety or engineering field with several years of safety experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Contractor Safety Management, incident investigation, risk analysis, and safety standards (ANSI, OSHA).
• Experience with ISNetworld is preferred and knowledge of SIFs program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration activities supporting Contractor Safety Management using ISNetworld and other programs.
• Examine plant equipment for safety requirements and recommend design modifications before purchase or use.
• Conduct risk assessments and daily safety observations in production areas.
• Develop safety orientation for contractors and suppliers to ensure policy understanding.
• Support compliance with ISO 45001 and corporate safety directives as needed.

Skills

Contractor Safety Management

Incident investigation

Risk Analysis

OSHA regulations

ISNetworld experience

SIFs Program Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Ergonomics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

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To assist and advise the Assistant Manager of Safety Operations with the implementation of the Kia Georgia’s Safety and incident prevention measures to comply with corporate, local, state, and federal related safety regulation, directives, and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Assistant Manager in administration activities supporting Contractor Safety Management utilizing ISNetworld and other programs.
• Examine plant equipment slated for purchase and proposed facility modifications and additions for safety requirements. Recommend design modifications recommendations to correct any deficiencies prior to purchase or use of equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments of all production jobs within assigned areas & other off-line & sequencing areas as requested. Conduct daily Safety Observation Tours (SOTs) utilizing i-Auditor.
• Develop, modify, and facilitate delivery of Kia Georgia Safety Orientation to contractors, suppliers, vendors, & others as required, to ensure understanding of Kia Georgia policies and procedures.
• Conduct detailed analyses supporting the SIFs program, develop plans, gather information and data supporting identification, reporting, corrective actions, and final results using the SIFs Risk Matrix. Ensure all aspects of program meet all internal and external reporting criteria.
• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, & working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety & health standards & regulations. Support Assistant Manager in appropriate loss control & accident prevention countermeasures to comply with Kia Georgia mission & objectives.
• Investigate incidents & working conditions, compiling data, providing remedial actions; perform root cause analysis & make recommendations to achieve loss prevention. Follow up & work with Shop Leadership to ensure that countermeasures are implemented and are sustained.
• Assist Shop Leadership & Safety Committees with the evaluation of perceived safety issues, Team Member’s safety suggestions & concerns. Work with AM to develop & implement corrective measures.
• Implements the Kia Georgia construction safety programs for new equipment, equipment modifications, expansion projects, and process changes through coordination with Kia Georgia departments, suppliers, and contractors utilizing the Management of Change (MOC) process from initial concept through buy-off and release for production.
• Assist the Assistant Manager in development of projects to enhance the Kia Georgia EHS vision, implement new approved initiatives in accordance with Kia Georgia mission and objectives
• Assist in development of EHS communications, daily, weekly, monthly, and periodically as needed. Support Quarterly Safety Committee Meetings, developing presentation, conducting meetings, and gathering data for report processes.
• Assist in overseeing all plant programs and activities for compliance with all safety guidelines and regulations. Assist with Kia Georgia’s ISO 45001 Program as needed. Ensure that all chemical requisitions are reviewed, approved, and entered in Sphera System. Perform all duties of Safety Engineer/Specialist as assigned by departmental leadership. Must be able to work any shift in all shops.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Ergonomics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field along with four (4) to six (6) years of progressive experience in the safety field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Contractor Safety Management, incident investigation, Risk Analysis, ANSI, and other safety standards.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided for those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Proficiency in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day production safety operations ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, standards & corporate directives.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access
• Successful implementation and/or administration of a safety program at heavy manufacturing facility is preferred.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OSHT).
• Construction Health and Safety Professional (CHST)
• ISNetworld experience preferred
• Serious Injury and Fatalities (SIFs Program) Experience preferred