EHS Specialist I

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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist I

HAMMOND, IN

As a member of the Safety team, the EHS Specialist I will be responsible for assist to provide leadership in implementing and maintaining regulatory and Lear requirements of safety, environmental, sustainability and ergonomics programs. The Role: Your work will include, but not be limited to:
• Analyze trends to provide guidance and technical advice and lead in implementing solutions in the area of safety, environmental, sustainability and ergonomics to ensure employees are provided a safe working environment and ensure environmental requirements are in place to protect the environment and keep facility in compliance with all applicable requirements
• Play an active role in management, implementation, and overall culture of employee engagement, Lear leadership model, continuous improvement, and adherence to safe, efficient, regulatory compliant, and consistent environmental practices and conditions.
• Maintain environmental permits up to date, maintain data, prepare and submit various environmental reports to the appropriate authority
• Conduct audits and maintain and complete inspections and updates for all environmental and safety programs
• Ensure emergency response occurs as required
• Perform daily walk-thru of production and logistics area looking for hazards and implementing corrective actions
• Attend / lead safety committee meetings & daily production and/or plant manager meetings
• Assist with the development of safety representatives and safety champions of HPWTs
• Ensure incident reporting continues as procedure directs
• Assist on Work Comp claims/questions and closure of claims
• Conduct both safety & ergonomic related risk assessments for risk control, directives, equipment, industrial hygiene, PPE, chemicals, emergency drill, and regulatory compliance
• Collect, maintain and provide information to Corporate EHS on environmental and safety programs
• Lead implementation of sustainability projects at the plant to reduce energy consumption, reduce waste generation, and increase recycling. Maintain and monitor energy, waste and water data and other metrics at required frequency
• Assist with leading the plant safety committee in the ergonomic evaluation of plant manufacturing tasks with an emphasis on collaboratively working with engineering to implement sustainable controls that will eliminate or mitigate the identified risks.
• Actively participate in plant-based Kaizen Projects to ensure that the recommendations for change are based on sound ergonomic principles, body mechanics and efficiency.
• Assist with providing continued training support to new safety committee, continuous improvement, engineering and production to ensure continued use of ergonomic tools and training
• Assist with the management of third-party security services
• Actively participate in all cross-function team settings that help drive results for the facility
• Assist with managing Environmental Management System ISO 14001/45001
Your Qualifications:
• B.S. Degree (Environmental, Safety or Ergonomic Engineering) or equivalent experience; Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing based field.
• Understanding of Federal and State environmental and safety laws and regulations. Working experience and strong knowledge of regulatory environmental and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strategic and tactical thinker with strong presentation skills and ability to influence others.
• Proactive leader with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.
• Excellent human relations skills Bonus If You Have
• Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or other professional safety credential or designation.
• Automotive & JIT Experience

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.