We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Responsible for the development, direction, leadership and for providing input into the performance appraisal of the plant EH&S Engineers. Responsibilities include mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate
• Provide direction and leadership consitent with corporate business plan goals
• Responsible for the identification, selection, training and coaching of EH&S management talent
• Provides guidance and counsel to leadership and functional management teams on a variety of issues including safety, ergonomic, environmental, industrial hygiene and risk management programs, processes and systems
• Provides leadership in all environmental, health and safety programs and processes including the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of EH&S programs, processes and services including policy development and compliance
• Direct all area plant environmental, health and safety compliance and management system functions and activities. Maintain communications with Plant Managers, Global EHS Director and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) colleagues
• Guide the research, development and implementation of programs and best practices to minimize safety incidents through implementation of proactive and innovative programs
• Guide and assist in leading initiatives to assess and minimize workplace risks and work with Supervisors, Managers and colleagues to integrate EH&S into daily work activities
• Guide strategic efforts to reduce work related injuries and illnesses (e.g. ergonomic process, layered process auditing, behavior-based safety process)
• Guide the development and delivery of training and/or training tools on all relevant internal EH&S initiatives and regulatory requirements including but not limited to lockout, confined space, heat stress, and hearing conservation
• Lead, conduct and/or manage EH&S management system and compliance audits of company facility to ensure compliance with internal requirements as well as federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
• Guide the ISO 14000 process and enhance the environmental management system to drive environmental stewardship initiatives through implementation of recycling and pollution prevention projects
• Lead activities to implement change in design of machinery and equipment and work methods to provide for ergonomic improvements for the operators
• Provide key input into the development of the department’s strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support department goals
• Ensure compliance with all company and federal/state/local environmental and safety programs, industrial hygiene practices, policies, and procedures through inspections, investigations, training & development.
• Ensure all environmental compliance activities are being followed appropriately including, but not limited to: emissions inventories, preparation and submission of permit certifications and other required compliance reports, permit applications, preparation and strategy, organizing and participating in emissions monitoring activities, reviewing and reporting emissions data, general training, coordinating responses to regulatory agency requests and enforcement actions with Plant EH&S. Interface with federal, state, and local environmental agencies on plant EH&S issues as needed
• Assist the plants in coordinating and/or support the injury management process including, but not limited to, incident investigation, medical management, return to work and workers' compensation claims management
• Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity and cost reduction goals
• Assist with plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. TS 16949/ISO14001, Pentastar)
• Responsible for ensuring that the plant EH&S Managers have the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles efficiently
• Responsible for ensuring that all internal and OSHA required procedures are being followed in the performance of daily activities

This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our Health and Safety team and reports to the Director of Health and Safety.

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/occupational safety, environmental science or a safety or environmental related field. Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum eight (8) or more years of professional EH&S experience, with two (2) or more years’ management experience in a similar role within a corporate environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in several environmental, health and safety processes and practices, (ergonomics, ISO 14001, etc.)
• Detailed knowledge of environmental and safety laws
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated managerial capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and ability to learn internal computer systems

Working conditions:

· We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our corporate office in New Boston, MI and supports our corporate team, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

· Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

· Willow Metro Park

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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