ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER NEEDED - LORAIN, OHIO
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the development and execution of site EHS strategies that promote a proactive, safety first culture. Serve as the site subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety matters. Conduct regular plant floor walkthroughs to identify hazards, reinforce safe behaviors, and drive corrective actions. Chair and actively participate in site Safety Committee meetings. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. Serve as the primary site representative during OSHA or regulatory agency inspections and audits. Maintain accurate and compliant OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory reporting. Ensure safety requirements are understood and followed by all employees, contractors, and visitors. Lead all accident, incident, and near miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Provide initial response to work-related injuries, including first aid coordination and clinic authorization. Manage workers compensation claims in coordination with Human Resources, including reporting, follow-up, and return to work or light duty assignments. Analyze incident trends and develop corrective and preventive measures to reduce risk. Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors. Conduct site safety orientations and ensure all training documentation is complete and properly maintained. Promote employee engagement in safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage the site Occupational Health Program in collaboration with external medical providers. Monitor workplace conditions and implement controls to reduce employee exposure risks
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive experience preferred. Demonstrated experience with OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and regulatory audits.
OSHA safety certification required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional credential preferred\
OSHA standards and regulatory compliance
Accident and incident investigation
Root cause analysis
Workers compensation and claim management
ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 systems
SDS/MSDS management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and engage employees at all organizational levels
Effective relationship management with regulators, vendors, customers, and internal teams
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Risk-based problem solving
Data analysis and trend identification
Continuous improvement mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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