Environmental Health and Safety Assistant Manager

Responsible for managing overall control of safety & health for all aspects including but not limited to; OSHA, Environmental, state related compliance, and workers’ compensation.

1. Technical

• • Ensure compliance with current OSHA, and other Federal, State, and Local agencies as they pertain to Safety and Environmental issues.

• Develop, implement and manage safety programs and procedures that will reduce frequency and severity of personal injuries. Ensures plant is in compliance with all applicable laws. 
• Development of New Hire Orientation materials pertaining to environmental and Safety.
• Conduct training and coaching for management and team members on safety and environmental issues pertaining to their specific position and job duties in support of appropriate laws, TBA safety standards and procedures.
• Perform security and disaster protection activities. Creates appropriate safety standards. Conducts tests and audits of system. Promptly informs senior management of any problem areas. Make corrections as necessary. 
• Perform periodic environmental/safety and compliance audits for facility.
• Facilitate incident investigation process.
• Identify and promptly inform management of compliance issues, safety risk and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly and monthly audits.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly and monthly metrics reporting to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with TBA standards.
• Create and maintains the Safety Dojo.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomic considerations, in all such efforts.

• • Focus on continually improving Technical skills as outlined during performance review.

1. Interpersonal

1. • Influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all team members in complying with TBA safety standards, maintaining a safe work environment.
   • Promote a positive commitment to corporate values, and integrity to insure success of empowered culture.
   • Demonstrate a personality that works in cooperation with other departments towards building a sense of company teamwork.
   • Demonstrate positive management skills through leading by example and actively developing staff.

Education:  

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

           Experience:

• • Minimum of six (6) years of relevant safety experience required (automotive preferred).
  • Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience required.
  • Must have a basic knowledge of regulatory requirements including Federal and State Safety and Health Laws.  These requirements would include:  OSHA, EPA, DOT, EPA Risk Management Plans, and Industrial Hygiene. 
  • Experienced in emergency response and able to maintain current First Aid and CPR certificates.

         Personal/Technical Skills:

• • Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions of a management role.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
  • Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities.
  • Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas.
  • Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in a team environment.
  • Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.
  • Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues.

           Language Skills: 

• • English, both written and oral, is required. Japanese would be helpful.

           Computer/Software: 

• • Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).