Associate Safety Specialist

Summary/Purpose

The Safety Coordinator we are looking for will be:

• Proactive: Identifies hazards and emerging risks before they result in an incident.
• Analytical: Looks beyond the immediate cause of an incident to identify root and systemic causes.
• Accountable: Follows safety concerns and corrective actions through completion and expects others to do the same.
• Decisive: Exercises sound judgment and takes appropriate action when safety concerns arise.
• Credible: Builds trust with employees and leaders while maintaining the confidence to challenge unsafe practices.
• Thorough: Develops policies, procedures, investigations, and corrective actions that are complete, practical, and well considered.
• Operationally Minded: Understands the realities of a manufacturing environment and develops safety solutions that can be effectively implemented in daily operations.
• Communicative: Clearly communicates safety expectations, risks, procedures, and corrective actions to employees and leaders at all levels.
• Resourceful: Develops and implements safety programs and procedures where existing processes are incomplete or need improvement.
• Emergency Ready: Maintains composure and sound judgment during medical emergencies, serious incidents, and other critical situations.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Uses data, observations, employee feedback, and investigation findings to strengthen safety performance.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Administer, perform and support all Corporate Safety programs
• Schedule, Track and Conduct Safety Training
• Lead problem solving activities related to safety accidents, injuries, risks, and issues
• Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections
• Participate in plant 5S and EHS inspection programs
• Acquire EHS Training and Certifications necessary to progress in job capabilities / responsibilities
• Conduct Equipment Safety and Commissioning Process in conjunction with the Engineering.
• Support Plant Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness Program including periodical evacuation drills
• Support Ergonomic Analysis and Improvement Programs
• Assist with compliance for all safety and environmental regulations & laws (OSHA, DHEC, Federal, State & Local Laws)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficient with Computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Possess high level organizational skills
• Knowledge of Safety & Environmental Laws/Regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external individuals or groups
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion
• Detail-oriented
• Travel up to 10% to other JTEKT locations for training, meetings, conferences and support will be required

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Business or a related field of study preferred. 
• Minimum of high school diploma with 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in a normal office setting, and with substantial time spent working on a the manufacturing floor.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes and mandatory hearing protection.