At Aisin North Carolina (ANC), the phrase "We Touch the Future" isn't just a slogan. Our commitment to the future extends not only to our products, but also to our team members, the community and the environment.
ANC is a $1.1billion Tier 1 automotive manufacturer of transmissions and components. ANC's corporate office and primary assembly, machining, and logistic facility (1 million sq. ft.) is located in Durham and Creedmore, NC and home to more than 1500 Team Members dedicated to a bright future so close you can touch it. At ANC, we understand that our future is driven by the work we do today.
Job Summary:
Responsible for managing all aspects of safety and health activities for a complex manufacturing facility. Responsible for ensuring company legal compliance with Safety and Health regulations and standards. Work to continuously to promote and advance the safety and environmental impact of the company. Champions safety culture and fosters an environment that is safety-minded.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility is for safety and health regulatory compliance issues at multiple ANC locations.
- Responsible for interfacing with the plant personnel at all levels. The incumbent is a highly experienced professional and requires minimal direction in carrying out position responsibilities.
- Communicate Safety and Health programs and policy requirements, with a strong orientation towards behavioral based safety philosophies, to plant and Facility leadership.
- Monitor, interpret and implement regulatory requirements with occasional assistance from Corporate EHS. Determine ANC's site compliance with federal, state, and local statutes by performing various compliance monitoring, audits, and inspections with focus on risk mitigation and general emergency preparedness.
- Prior to their implementation or introduction into the facility, manage, monitor, evaluate, and advise plant and Facility Management on the effects of manufacturing processes with regard to safety and health concerns.
- Develop and implement training programs in conjunction for the business unit, dealing with various safety, and health issues.
- Organize, maintain and ensure all safety and health compliance records are organized and maintained in accordance with corporate specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain an effective emergency evacuation and fire prevention program for all ANC locations.
- Develop and oversee any and all activities which involve or require Safety and Industrial Hygiene procedures, programs, permits, licenses, approvals, etc. Including engineering/project management and coordinating such activities
- EH&S Compliance activities will include assisting facility personnel in the completion of complex survey, permit application or reports.
- Perform other duties and assignments as directed.
Accountabilities:
- Manages Safety and Health programs and initiatives with goal of proactive workplace risk and injury reduction including proactive focus on ergonomics.
- Leader of ANC Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee.
- Serve as primary contact for all Safety and Health related needs at all ANC facilities.
- Builds effective relationships with all levels of ANC manufacturing and support departments.
- Drive continuous improvement activities.
- Meet deadlines and due dates involving complex safety programs and initiatives.
- Responsiveness to internal TM's and Leaders regarding Safety and Health matters.
- Conduct effective and thorough investigations and report findings to leadership
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor degree in EH&S or related discipline. Associate degree a in relevant field and/or equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 7 years of practical experience in the field of Environmental, Health and Safety with minimum of 5 years of management experience in a large and/or complex manufacturing environment.
- Very knowledgeable of OSHA 1910, OSHA-30 certification and CPR/First Aid/AED preferred.
- Inspection experience with radiation equipment, crane operations, health programs, machine guarding, investigations, OSHA, LOTO, Hazardous Communication, etc.
- Experience with development and management of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems.
- Experience managing workplace injuries in conjunction with an on-site health clinic
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees throughout the organization and accomplish results within a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Prior experience achieving measurable and sustainable results in a lean manufacturing environment
- Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet, etc.).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, as required.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Well organized and possess the ability to handle numerous tasks while being able to work with a variety of people with varying backgrounds and job functions.
Physical Demands:
- Working in an industrial environment and with associated external properties
- Lifting and handling heavy objects up to 50 pounds; frequent walking/standing
- Driving / traveling to/from/between AISIN North Carolina facilities, vendors/suppliers, and other sites/locations as necessary.
