Wellbeing, Health, & Safety Specialist - Van Buren Mega Hub

Stellantis; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being coverage

Paid time off

401k match

Company vehicle lease

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Wellbeing, Health and Safety (WHS) Specialist to implement standardized WHS processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate policies. The role focuses on ISO 45001 and SIS safety activities to safeguard employees and improve production efficiency.

You will lead WHS training, audits, and incident analysis, support new equipment safety, and manage safety reports and inspections, driving improvements in KPIs and safety systems across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Engineering, Science or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Safety experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, Provincial and Local regulations.
• Willingness to work on any shift and extra hours as needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Implement WHS training programs and assessments.
• Conduct regular audits of WHS processes and follow-up with leadership.
• Analyze injury/illness data and determine root causes.
• Support new equipment programs to include WHS design specs.
• Manage routine safety reports and documentation.
• Coordinate communication of WHS regulatory inspections.
• Lead WHS projects to improve KPIs.
• Maintain ISO 45001 and SIS safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Engineering, Science or related field

Master’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The plant Wellbeing, Health and Safety (WHS) Specialist is responsible to implement and administer standardized WHS processes to ensure compliance to Federal, State, Provincial and Local regulations and Corporate Policies and Procedures. This position will help achieve world class status and impact corporate savings through the elimination of occupational injuries/illnesses, property damage and improvement of production efficiency as well as safeguarding the health and safety of all employees. This specific position will focus on health and safety compliance, Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) safety activities, Safety Management System (ISO 45001), and health and safety improvement goals.

The WHS Specialist will report to the WHS Manager and be responsible for and not limited to:

• Implement WHS training programs and training assessments to ensure required training is identified and conducted.
• Conduct regular audits of WHS processes and necessary follow-up to ensure compliance and advise plant leadership and corporate WHS staff of findings.
• Analyze injury/illness experience including ergonomics, identify/track injury correlation, determine root causes, implement corrective action and communicate this information to plant leadership and corporate WHS.
• Support new equipment programs at the concept stage to ensure that WHS design specifications and regulations are included.
• Manage routine safety reports including data acquisition, documentation, record keeping, monitoring, review, and approval.
• Coordinate communication of WHS regulatory inspection activity with plant leadership.
• Lead WHS projects to improve WHS key performance metrics.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the plant’s safety management system to meet ISO 45001 and SIS safety requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Engineering, Science or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of Safety, Engineering or similar experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and Local regulations and requirements
• Willingness to work on any shift and additional hours as required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite and / or other software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Safety related professional certifications (e.g. CSP, CIH)
• Master’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Science or related field
• Automotive or manufacturing experience

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.