Safety Specialist

BorgWarner; Seneca, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner seeks a Safety Specialist to drive our safety program across the manufacturing site in Seneca, SC. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards while leading audits, training, and incident investigations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a science/technical field and OSHA certificates are preferred. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; OSHA certificates preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple safety priorities with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing OSHA safety instruction for hazardous environments.
• Conduct safety audits and drills to identify hazards and corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and coordinate with HR and insurance.
• Lead safety committee and medical response team activities.
• Prepare safety reports and update MSDS and procedures manuals.

Skills

OSHA training

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/technical field

Occupational Health and Safety certificates preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Documentation systems

Job description

The Safety Specialist will drive and promote our Safety program management and initiatives by ensuring that regulations and workplace safety standards comply in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements for our manufacturing site and communities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Duties :

• Provide ongoing instruction of OSHA required safety disciplines to ensure employees have essential safety instructions before being placed in a hazardous job environment.
• Present training in a variety of multi-media forms. Coordinate with Training Department to maintain accurate and up-to-date employee training records.
• Interface with Management, Human Resources, and Insurance provider to input and follow workman's compensation claims.
• Conduct safety audits and drills throughout the facility to identify and correct unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Monitor employee behavior within the assigned area and recommend remedial safety instructions as necessary to reduce workplace injuries and to improve regulatory compliance.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations using photographs, employee interviews, and other relevant sources to determine root causes of an event. Write summaries and recommends corrective actions as necessary to prevent additional accidents. Perform follow-up on remediation as needed.
• Communicate on a regular basis with various BorgWarner site Safety Specialists and other safety personnel to promote consistency in the application of safety policies and programs throughout the Company and share any safety related concerns.
• Review and update Job Safety Analysis documents to identify and avoid work-related hazards by outlining specific work procedures required to perform each job safely and effectively.
• Prepare department specific reports or maintain and update safety specific documents such as procedures manuals, material safety data sheets, etc.
• Maintain and update safety specific documents such as procedures manuals, material safety data sheets, etc.
• Maintain database of all recordable incidents, near-misses, and relevant investigations. Track progress on action items generated from incident investigations, safety audits, and safety committee meetings. Schedule, monitor, and track action items resulting from required fire, severe weather, and Code Blue drills.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings, and medical response team meetings.
• Lead the Medical Response Team.
• Provides guidance in one or more of the following: Emergency Response, Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, or Hazard Assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments.
• Repetitive motion activities including but not limited to standing, lifting, loading/unloading carts.

Experience:

Minimum 1-5 years required.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office suite; SharePoint

• Adaptive learner, able to manage multiple priorities, and able to manage multiple projects and coordinate resources with precision.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
• Self-motivated, well organized, and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with external advisors and businesses leaders.
• Ability to have influence with peers, subordinates, and superiors.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a Science or Technical field of study required, Occupational Health and Safety preferred; Specialized Safety/OSHA certificates preferred.

Salary Range:

$62,000 - $85,250

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.