Health & Safety Specialist
Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier, engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.
We make people's lives better by:
- Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
- Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
- Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
- Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders
Our strength is our people
We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.
Job Summary:
The Health & Safety Specialist will administer policies and procedures and perform essential services for all phases of safety and environmental activity either personally or through other employees.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree preferred
- 3 - 5 years related experience in Automotive Manufacturing preferred
- Must have a high level of proficiency in the English language
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent teamwork, organization, decision making, and time management skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees of the organization
- Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and self-motivate
- First aid/CPR certification
- Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
- Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949
Essential Functions:
- Serve as a member of the Crisis Management Team for Martinrea Jonesville's Emergency Action Plan
- Serve as the Alternate Emergency Coordinator
- Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting safety and environmental compliance, and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
- Plan safety orientation and training to meet company goals and regulatory requirements
- Keep records and provide reports for safety, environmental, and related federal and state requirements
- Advise management in appropriate resolution of safety and environmental issues
- Coordinate and lead plant Safety Committee
- Proactively lead plant initiatives related to safety, ergonomic, and PPE improvements
- Conduct programs to proactively identify and improve plant safety, ergonomic, and environmental issues
- Collect and analyze safety and ergonomic data and recommend procedures and materials to reduce accidents and injuries
- Perform/lead plant safety and environmental audits
- Advise other departments on safety, environmental, and ergonomic requirements for new equipment
- Investigate accidents, collect reports from supervisors, employee statements, and process reporting to the insurance carrier in a logical manner
- Administer company return to work program for injured employees in conjunction with department heads
- Contract with outside suppliers to provide health and safety materials and equipment
- Lead Emergency Medical Response team and all medical emergencies in both Jonesville and North Adams
- Serve as the Environmental Management Representative for both Jonesville and North Adams
- Lead/support all environmental programs (SWP3, PIPP, ISO14001)
- Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the General Manager
- Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook
Work Environment:
- 80% Office Environment, 20% Plant Floor (PPE required)
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Health and Safety:
- Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
- Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match
- Short-term disability coverage
- Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Training Opportunities