WHS Specialist
Talascend is currently seeking a WHS Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Overview
The plant wellbeing, health and safety (WHS) specialist is responsible for implementing and administering standardized WHS processes to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate policies. This position focuses on health and safety compliance, safety activities, and improvement goals.
Responsibilities
- Implement WHS training programs and training assessments to ensure required training is identified and conducted.
- Conduct regular audits of WHS processes and necessary follow-up to ensure compliance and advise plant leadership and corporate WHS staff of findings.
- Analyze injury/illness experience including ergonomics, identify/track injury correlation, determine root causes, implement corrective action and communicate this information to plant leadership and corporate WHS.
- Support new equipment programs at the concept stage to ensure that WHS design specifications and regulations are included.
- Manage routine safety reports including data acquisition, documentation, record keeping, monitoring, review, and approval.
- Coordinate communication of WHS regulatory inspection activity with plant leadership.
- Lead WHS projects to improve WHS key performance metrics.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the plants safety management system to meet ISO 45001 and SPW safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, science or related field
- Preferred: 2+ years of safety, engineering or similar experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preferred: Master’s degree in safety, engineering, science or related field
Requirements
- Strong understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and Local regulations and requirements
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite and/or other software
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time
Preferred Requirements
- Safety related professional certifications (e.g. CSP, CIH)
- Automotive or manufacturing experience
Shift
Willingness to work on any shift and additional hours as required.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.