Safety Engineer - Glendale, United States - MS Companies

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    Job Title: Safety Engineer

    Location: Glendale, KY

    We are hiring immediately for a Safety Engineer in Glendale, KY. In this role you will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up. A strong candidate will have a background within the automotive and / or electronics manufacturing industry.

    Key Areas of Responsibility

    This role will be responsible for leading Safety Engineer functions for hourly and salaried employees at the facility including, but not limited to:

    Manufacturing Launch and Readiness:

  • Support the completion of Facilities Equipment Commissioning.
  • Support and participate in onsite launch activities including ProTag.
  • Support the development of Task Based Risk Assessment through the Job Safety Analysis and standardized work instructions, identification of appropriate PPE.
  • Safety Operating System

  • Support adoption and implementation of the Safety Operating System.
  • Drive the Safety Operating System (SOS) process of establishing/maintaining engaged and knowledgeable Element Champions to meet the Capability and Adherence Questions requirements.
  • Facilitate plant's daily SOS and monthly Safety Process Review Board Meetings.
  • Deliver annual facility H&S Goals and objectives to workforce. Ensure adherence through data deep dive analysis and auditing results.
  • Drive the development of specific safety and health standards including but not limited to:
  • Injury / Illness / Near Miss investigation
  • Energy Control and Power Lockout
  • Hazard Communication / Global Harmonized System
  • High Risk Maintenance Tasks
  • Process Safety Management.
  • Support implementation of the Maintenance Tracking System as it pertains to the Safety Operating System.
  • Develop a system / process for coordinating, tracking and auditing Work Permits.
  • Learning and Development:

  • Support Manufacturing Learning and Development in the identification and facilitation of the Training Management System and the affective launch of site-specific health and safety training.
  • Support the development and participation in New Employee Orientation.
  • Monitor completion and drive to 100% completion for all required H&S Training.
  • Risk Assessment and Reduction.
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert in technical and non-technical safety topics, including national safety regulations.
  • Support and participate in Manage the Change processes to ensure safety compliance.
  • Ensure effective auditing, observations, and reporting of compliance with safety standards and procedures.
  • Emergency Response:

  • Participate in the plant's Emergency Response Plan Process, annual response training drills, and facilitate Emergency Response Team meetings and ensure training is up to date.
  • Other:

  • Liaise effectively with Statutory Authorities, OSHA and OHS Representatives as needed.
  • Liaise effectively with the Operations Leadership, Medical and plant floor teams.
  • Capabilities Required

  • Innovation Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Resourcefulness
  • Confidence, courage, and independence
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, collaborator
  • Drive for results and sense of urgency
  • Change Management and Organizational Design
  • Ability to work varied shifts including some weekends
  • Minimum Qualifications:

  • BS in Occupational Safety Management, Occupational Safety Engineering, or other related field of study.
  • 2-5 years of experience in general industry and a manufacturing environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other professional certification
  • INDQSS