Job Summary:

Position is responsible for assisting in the implementation the YF iOS and YFIMS to eliminate the risk of occupational injury and illness, and environmental non-compliance in a manufacturing environment. Spearhead specific actions to assure the plantcomplies with all federal, state provincial, and local environmental regulations and rules, including those related to occupational health and safety. Champion the facility’s EHS risk management program through the corporations Quality Systems (YF iOS) and ISO processes which are designed to minimize the physical and financial exposure resulting from potential, alleged or actual on-the-job injuries/illnesses, and environmental compliance.

Essential functions of the job:

• Good technical skills in safety, fire and environmental matters: 
• Conduct safety, fire risks/env aspects, and ergonomic assessments.
• Define controls measures to reduce risks and exposure. 
• Manage and lead waste streams and chemical streams. ·
• Collaborates when requirements for new equipment are defined. 
• Ability to work “on-call” for any emergencies that may arise. 
• Enter incidents (safety & environmental)and other data such as audit results into the Corporate Health Environmental & Safety System (EHSIS). ·
• Maintain and track all topics from YFIMS system – EHS pillar. 
• Conduct accident investigations and assist with determining root cause and resolution. 
• Identifies, develop, facilitates, and conducts appropriate and required plant EHS training.  
• Leads EHS related teams in plant as (CFT – Cross functionality team, Emergency, First aid etc.).
• Ensure all new equipment meets all legal and YF requirements, Active participation during acceptance process.  
• Coordinate and possibly teach annual required safety and environmental compliance training.  
• Evaluate EHS hazards and develop proactive strategies toaddress inefficiencies. 
• Facilitate the daily EHS reviews of operations. 
• Work with regional workers compensation claims administration team, third party administrators, and attorneys to manage open worker’s compensation claims.  
• Lead contact for outside agencies such as fire departments, OSHA, and environmentalregulators.  
• Ensure contractors are trained properly and adhere to contractor safety program requirements.  
• Schedule annual hearing, pulmonaryfunction exams, and other exams as needed. 
• Manage environmental and safety tasks on glide path. 
• Manage Hot Work program. 
• Coordinate safety action plan, ensure continuous implementation and improvement.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits YFIMS; coordinate plant preparation for corporate audits YFIMS. 
• Respond to environmental incidents and spills, including completing investigations to determine root-cause and closure activities. 
• Lead certification process according to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. 
• Prepare & implement EHS&E systems & procedures. · Initiate projects to improve EHS performance.  
• Ensure plant is compliant with YF iOS and all other environmental, health and safety laws including compliance with all air, water and waste permits including specific YFIMS requirements EHS pillar. Conducts EHS&E system audits (leading and lagging KPI) YFIMS - EHS pillar. 
• Coordinate environmental objectives program and ensure implementation throughout the year. Required Education:

Bachelor's Level Degree

• Area of Study: Engineering or similar
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

 Required qualifications:

• 2-5 Minimum Years of EHS Experience.
• 3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry. 

Our Investment in You

•  Competitive Compensation Packages 
•  11 Paid Holidays 
•  PTO 
•  Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 
•  401k Savings 
•  Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
•  Life and Disability Insurance
•  Supplemental Health Plans
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  Company Discount Program