Health Safety Specialist 1 1557

LH Battery Company

The LGES HONDA Joint Venture located in Jeffersonville Ohio is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithiumion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Established in 2023 The LGES HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

www.lgeshonda

Summary:

Focus on improving Health and Safety at the Jeffersonville site by using experience to anticipate recognize evaluate and control hazards in the workplace and engage employees in the development of a strong Health and Safety culture. Evaluates workplace compliance with regard to local state and federal regulations. Functions as an expert resource to teams for consistent implementation of LH Battery.

Responsibilities:

• Performs jobsite auditing and conducts incident investigation
• Conducts inspections and ensures compliance with applicable Health and Safety regulations and standards
• Support assigned department to be main contact for Health and Safety (HS) to assist departments in achieving HS goals and objectives
• Assist in managing the ISO 45001 certification process and lead the HS Compliance Team to drive continuous improvement in HS programs
• Ensure hazard identification and mitigation for plant operations and administrative offices
• Conduct daily line walks to ensure HS practices are being observed and to note any atrisk behaviors unsafe conditions faulty equipment or noncompliance with any HS related policies/regulations
• Ensure timely communication of safety issues/concerns to department leadership
• Lead crossfunctional teams to drive improvements
• Perform and document complex safety compliance activity to include: Critical communication cross verifications and implementation of strategic safety projects and initiatives.
• Detailed presentation and reporting of safety activities and results including complex data analysis and trending
• Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions
• Proactively cycle PDCA safety compliance programs to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics of assigned areas
• Conduct new equipment reviews mechanical risk assessments and ergonomic risk assessments
• Participate in emergency response drills and critiques
• Conduct new hire orientation contractor safety and other SH&E related training topics
• Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort Set in order Shine Standardize Sustain
  • Right Location Right Quantity Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required in Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene Environmental Engineering ore related field required MBA or MS preferred or equivalent relevant experience
• Professional certification (ASP/CSP CIH CHMM) preferred

Experience:

• 24 years of safety experience

Skills:

• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Detailed understanding of major health and safety regulations (OSHA NFPA ANSI)
• Detailed understanding of injury/illness prevention strategies
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Open to mentorship guidance for personal skill growth
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Advanced data analysis and problemsolving skills
• Complex understanding of business plan budgeting and cost reporting.
• Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures

Additional Requirements:

• This role requires up to 10 of travel (domestic with potential international)

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world Start your future with us where we are building tomorrow together. Welcome to The LGES HONDA Joint Venture!

What differentiates The LGES HONDA Joint Venture and makes us an employer of choice

Total Rewards:
Competitive base salary
Paid time off including vacation & paid holidays
Ability to earn compensatory time off
Industry leading benefit plans (Medical Dental Vision Rx)
Shift premium (when assigned)
401K plan with company match
Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
Advancement opportunities
Education reimbursement for continued learning
Training and development programs

Additional Offerings:
OnSite cafeteria
OnSite recreational area
OnSite wellness area
Clean climatecontrolled environment

LGESHonda Joint Venture LH Battery Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor.