Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the development and implementation of proactive EHS policies and programs that support business practices within Hendrickson Brake & Wheel End Division. Oversees multiple sites within the division, ensuring EHS practices and training are consistently and properly practiced by associates. Completes all necessary monthly and annual EHS reporting. Champions the administrative and resolution of worker’s compensation claims. Develops and implements EHS management systems.

Essential Functions:

Health and Safety:

• Provide safety leadership for the division to assure the safety and health of all associates.
• Lead efforts to pursue/maintain partnership with OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) or Hendrickson’s Global Safety Excellence Certification (GSX) Program.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
• Maintain monthly/annual reports including the monthly EHS Scorecard, OSHA records (OSHA 300, 300a, etc.) and other Key Performance Indicators as necessary.
• Lead the development and implementation of global EHS standards for division locations. Coordinate division/site annual operating plans for safety and health.
• Coordinate division/site safety program development and implementation including the but not limited to the following: Behavior-Based Safety; Incident Investigation; Emergency Response; Contractor Safety; Lock-Out/Tag-Out; Confined Space; Electrical Safety; Ergonomics; Industrial Hygiene.
• Oversee division safety and health training and conduct site specific safety and health training as needed.
• Assess the safety and health design/impact of current and new operations.
• Assist safety teams in their efforts including safety committee meetings, workplace inspections, and corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly reports for divisional leaders – identify trends requiring attention.
• Serve as an EHS resource to all divisional locations, including safety committee teams, Human Resources, and members of management.
• Serve as an active member of Hendrickson’s Safety Excellence Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environmental Management System:

• Provide overall environmental leadership for the division.
• Coordinate division and site environmental management system development and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Hendrickson standards, objectives, and best practices.
• Interface with division/site personnel regarding environmental matters.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or related field (master’s degree preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience with an emphasis on health and safety implementation in a manufacturing environment. Some environmental compliance experience is desired.
• Master’s degree and/or CSP/CIH certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in upgrading health and safety programs and process improvement.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, Windows, Word, Excel.

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel extensively (up to 75% of the time) to company locations on an as-needed and/or as-required basis.
• Frequently sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.

Environmental Conditions

• Office setting & shop floor setting
• Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: foundry, machining, metal surface treatment, welding.

Behavioral Traits

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
• Self-motivated and empowered initiative-taker.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.