Safety / EHS Specialist

USA-IN-Fremont

301 W Pearl St, Fremont, IN, 46737, United States

Job ID 2221

# Positions 1

Job Description

Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Safety / EHS Specialist at our manufacturing facility located in Fremont, Indiana.

· The Safety/EHS Specialist provides support to the Plant Manager and other leadership through the following duties:

· Maintain a variety of site specific safety and environmental policies and procedures that will ensure all associates are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.

· Drive process improvement to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses, including area assessments, injury investigations and clear, measurable goals.

· Correcting working conditions, using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and safety standards, develops loss control programs, and devises methods to evaluate safety progresses.

· Cooperation with spreading HSE best practices across campus, creating best known methods across sites.

· Implementing, and maintaining all Environmental and Safety Management systems in accordance to Dexter standards while reporting to top management on performance and recommend improvements.

· Serving as the interface between local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, corporate and any insurance carrier representatives in order to ensure plant compliance.

· Managing plant’s environmental and OSHA regulatory reporting and record keeping requirements.

· Manage budgets for HSE activities including consulting and testing, waste removal, safety equipment, safety recognition activities, etc.

· Leading investigations on environmental non-compliance, safety non-compliance, and root cause incidents and provide urgent response to operational issues.

· Leading implementations and use of team implemented problem solving.

· Conducting site audits and evaluate plant’s compliance with environmental regulations and identify areas of improvements.

· Managing and maintaining compliance with Corporate HSE Annual Audit by tracking achievement status and gaps of improvement.

· Implementing environmental solutions and drive changes in manufacturing processes/systems that lead to reduction in environmental waste streams.

· Assistance with managing worker’s compensation claims.

· Leading HSE, and awareness program trainings/committees.

· Performing other tasks, duties or special projects as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements:

3 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education Level Bachelors Degree
Education Program/ Area of Study Preferred Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering
Professional Certifications OSHA 10 or 30

We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

Dexter offers a competitive salary
This position is Bonus eligible for the company bonus program
Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA,
3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
401(k) Plan with company contributions (4% match on 1^st 4%)
Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.