Safety Specialist/EMS Representative

Gemini Group, Inc.; Ubly (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Group, Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Safety Specialist/EMS Representative to develop, plan, and implement proactive environmental and safety programs across manufacturing sites.

You will manage safety activities and coordinate health and environmental initiatives to ensure a high level of employee protection. The role requires coordinating ISO 14001 procedures, conducting hazard analyses, leading safety committees, and guiding training programs such as hazardous communication and

Qualifications

• Requires associate's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate, implement, and coordinate safety programs.
• Ability to organize multiple projects and lead teams.
• Excellent customer relations, communication, and teamwork.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, EGLE, EPA, and state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement proactive environmental programs for a safe workplace.
• Manage and coordinate all safety activities for manufacturing sites.
• Assist with occupational health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Lead plant safety compliance inspections and hazard analyses.
• Coordinate safety training (hazard communication, energy control, emergency response).
• Lead accident investigations and safety committee activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance calendars are current.
• Follow TS-16949 / ISO-14001 policies and procedures.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Team leadership

Training coordination

Problem solving

Safety program coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title

Safety Specialist/EMS Representative

Reports To

Plant Manager

Status

Full Time/Salary Exempt (45/50 hrs./week; additional hours as needed to support organization and individual goals)

Job Requirements

Associate's degree in related field or equivalent education and work experience may be combined to meet this requirement.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to communicate, implement, and coordinate comprehensive health and safety accident prevention programs.

Ability to organize a multitude of simultaneous projects and ability to lead and direct teams and/or committees.

Excellent customer relations, communication, and team building skills.

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Knowledge of ISO 14001, EGLE, EPA, and State and Federal regulations.

Job Preferences

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, Safety Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Of 3 Years Of Safety Related Experience.

Knowledge of regulations established by MIOSHA and OSHA.

In depth knowledge of plant operations.

Advanced problem-solving skills.

Job Summary

Develop, plan, and implement proactive environmental programs to ensure an environmentally friendly workplace. Manage and coordinate all safety activities for manufacturing sites. Assist with planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of occupational health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure the highest degree of safety for employees.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing environmental procedures and reporting in compliance with ISO 14001 regulations, as well as other local, state and federal regulations and company procedure.
• Maintain awareness of the applicable safety and health regulations and make recommendations for implementation.
• Audit the facility, equipment and processes in order to gage operational effectiveness to recognize and correct potential hazards and ensure environmental regulation compliance.
• Complete, coordinate, and maintain training for safety programs (hazardous communication/SDS, energy control power lockout, emergency response, etc.)
• Lead plant safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations.
• Develop controls for identified hazards and coordinate the implementation of controls from results of hazard analysis (Design in safety, JSA, etc.); measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control systems, policies, and procedures; recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries.
• Organize and conduct training programs for new hire orientation to include job safety analysis, personal protective equipment evaluations, and on the job training oversight.
• Lead accident and incident investigations.
• Lead safety committee activities.
• Develop and review plant specific programs.
• Ensure corporate compliance calendar is current and maintained.
• Assist with environmental compliance programs related to hazardous waste, air permitting, water pollution control, etc.
• Attend educational workshops and training sessions as required.
• Perform other related duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position.
• Follow all TS-16949 / ISO-14001 policies and procedures.

Perform duties of the management representative outlined in the Environmental Management System manual and maintain the Environmental Management System manual, SWPPP, SPCC and ensure proper implementation of all related procedures.