Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Join Plasman as an EHS Specialist and help drive safety, environmental compliance, training, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.
One Company, One Driving Force.
With a rich history dating back over 45 years, Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe. At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. We believe the most impressive thing we’ve built is our workforce. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. ™
We are Plasman. And we are One Driving Force.
Plasman is currently seeking a new member to join our Environmental, Health & Safety team as a(n):
Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for providing health, safety, and environmental guidance throughout Plasman operations. This position works closely with the Corporate EHS Manager, Human Resources Manager, and plant management to help ensure compliance, support continuous improvement, and promote EHS as a value-added part of the overall business.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain systems to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal legislation and regulations, as well as Plasman Environmental, Health & Safety policies.
Implement Environmental, Health & Safety programs, including performance standards, measurement systems, training, performance evaluations, and best practices.
Provide technical and regulatory assistance to plant operations.
Assist plant management and the Corporate EHS Manager with establishing systems, accountabilities, education, and training to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Support plant inspections, accident investigations, health and safety compliance audits, Lockout/Tagout, personal protective equipment, fire safety, emergency planning, and noise sampling surveys.
Coordinate environmental reporting, permitting, and regulatory due diligence.
Serve as the Management Representative for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ensure compliance with program requirements.
Coordinate the plant ergonomics program.
Support management system audits and corrective action activities as required.
Ensure employees receive appropriate safety and environmental training and understand assigned job tasks.
Ensure adequate safety resources are available throughout the facility, including training, safety requirements, procedures, work instructions, and related tools.
Support Human Resources with workers’ compensation cost containment and early and safe return-to-work programs.
Promote teamwork and help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Assist Human Resources and the Corporate EHS Manager with other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience We're Looking For
High School Diploma or GED required.
College degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
OSHA 30-hour training required.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive Health, Safety, and Environmental experience in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience across multiple manufacturing processes, including molding, paint, and assembly, preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to perform well in high-pressure situations.
Ability to prioritize and adjust work based on business requirements.
Sound financial and business insight.
Ability to travel independently to, from, and within designated regions.
Reliable transportation required.
Understanding of applicable company policies, procedures, quality, environmental, health, and safety expectations.
Plasman values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. We invest in our people and give them the tools they need to achieve success in their career.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.
Thousands of Innovative Minds. One Driving Force
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- Department
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Role
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
- Locations
- Fort Payne Manufacturing
- Employment type
- Full-time
Colleagues
Fort Payne Manufacturing
About Plasman
Plasman is a leading global manufacturer in bumpers-fascias, grilles, exterior trim, and subsystem components. As One Driving Force™, our diverse team of talented employees in 11 countries is driven by a commitment to outperform in all areas from engineering design to state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Plasman’s global headquarters are in Oldcastle, Ontario.