EHS COORDINATOR - 1ST SHIFT

Jefferson Industries Corp. (JIC) offers design and development for press dies, auto body components design proposals and other tools that are absolutely necessary for the mass production of vehicle components. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing and provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our clients. JIC is proud to be a Tier-1 supplier to Honda.

We are actively seeking EHS Coordinator to join our team on 1st shift (core schedule, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 2:30 pm)

Position Description

Note – The following is not intended to be all-inclusive. Business conditions change and develop, as well as the individual develops requiring flexibility, straight forward communication, and forward thinking to prepare and adapt to change. The individual is expected to grow within these guidelines focusing on excellence within the role. You work in a friendly and courteous manner providing an accurate flow of communication. (Both internal and external).

This will prepare the individual for potential future positions as the business needs require and the individual demonstrates their contribution and potential.

Your position is responsible for providing professional and dependable service and to develop our Team’s capability to deliver JIC’s key objectives to all our customers and suppliers. You will have a complete understanding of all customer/supplier requirements.

Your understanding of JIC’s Management Policy “To become the best supplier” through our philosophy and guiding principles “Safety, Morale, Quality, Cost & Delivery” is imperative.

This role will be measured against specific targets as noted in the departmental business plan.

Summary: Assists in PLANning AND DIRECTing ALL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SAFETY & HEALTH IN all areas of the facility. Assists in DEVELOPing, IMPLEMENTing AND MONITORing SAFETY TRAINING AND THE FACILITY ERGONOMICS PROGRAMS. the assistant MANAGER is eXPECTED TO model behavior required for JIC associates including professionalism, teamwork, job performance and support OF MANAGEMENT. They must carry out their routine responsibilities as well as other assigned tasks by motivating associates positively. assists in PEFORMing THE FOLLOWING DUTIES PERSONALLY OR THROUGH others in the department. The EHS Assistant Manager represents the ehs manageR ROLE when the ehs manager is not present (e.g. 2ND & 3RD, ABSENCES) OR THE POSITION IS VACANT.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assists under the EHS Manager direction the following activities:

SAFETY

• Create and manage safety programs in compliance with regulatory requirements, to ensure safe working conditions for all Associates and Contractors.
• Monitors work practices throughout the company to ensure Associates are following safety practices and policies.
• Create and manage safety training and ergonomics programs.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and compliance.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, inspections and compliance.
• Maintain first aid of supplies.
• Maintain internal safety permit programs (e.g. hot work etc.)
• Ensures safety-training records are maintained.
• Awareness of new and changing safety regulations and their application to company operations.
• Create and manage Safety Committee activities.
• Attend safety council meetings as needed or directed.
  
  

QUALITY

• Coordinates Root Cause Analysis for post incident investigations.
• Apply PDCA cycle problem resolution technique to assure sustainable safety practices.
• Fully and accurately cooperates with 3rd party (e.g. regulatory) safety investigations
• Performs safety risk assessments as needed.
  
  

COST

• Analyzes safety incident records to prevent re-occurring safety incidents and minimize Workers Compensation costs.
• Assists with the development of Risk Management & EHS Department budget and costs.
• Assists in workers compensation claims and resolution (e.g. attending hearings, providing supporting documentation, cooperating with third-party administrator investigations).
  
  

DELIVERY

• Tracks and coordinates the investigation and counter-measures for safety incidents.
• Ensures new hire safety training is performed and effective
• Develop and manage periodic safety and environmental content and perform and/or coordinate with training functions, such as Lockout, Hazcom, Confined Space, Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV), Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Awareness, etc.
• Manage Safety Data Sheets (AKA SDS).
  
  

MANAGEMENT

• Assists with administering, in an effective and professional manner the First Responder and First Aid Programs, participates and performs training.
• Assists with implementing EHS objectives.
• Accepts job assignments and changes in a positive manner; takes responsibility for own and team’s performance and job assignments.
• Co-EMR for ISO14001 program
• Seeks out new assignments, proposes new work methods and finds better ways to complete tasks.
• Maintains confidentiality, only shares information on a “Need to know” basis
• Directs EHS Coordinator activities as delegated by EHS Manager.
• Participate in the business plan process.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

PDCA

Develops PDCA fundamentals into daily management practices in Safety and Administration Department to achieve corporate goals

JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Compensation

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Shutdown Pay
  
  

Summer - around July 4th holiday Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday

• Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
• Annual Profit Share Bonus
  
  

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
• Voluntary SupplementalLife Insurance
  
  

Hospital IndemnityGroup AccidentCritical Illness

• Company-paidShort-term Disability
  
  

Long-term DisabilityBasic Life & AD&DEmployee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings Spouse - flat $10,000 Child - flat up to $5,000

• 401k RetirementTraditional Contribution
  
  

ROTH ContributionCompany Match

• 401k Retirement Profit ShareFunded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
  
  

Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement

• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
• Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
• Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)
  
  

Job Skills And Requirements

Interpersonal Skills: Possess skills to communicate with associates, management team, other department managers and senior management. Is able to effectively work with minimal supervision.

Leadership Skills: Strong communication skills to provide direction and motivation to team members. Able to motivate Associates and team members to maintain an effective Safety and Environmental Program.

Problem-Solving Skills: Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying issues and solving problems.

Time Management: Develop task list and assure on-time implementation of tasks.

Computer Skills: Able to operate with basic Office computer software, including Word, Excel and Power Point. Assists with preparing reports and presentations for group discussions.

Education, Math, Language And/Or Experience

B.S. degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Adequate related experience regarding safety themes applicable/transferable to a manufacturing environment. Have and effectively apply OSHA 10 hour training. Seek to obtain OSHA 30 hour training. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to professionally and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent to draw and interpret mathematical data and graphs.