Health & Safety Specialist

About the Organization

RENK is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America is headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan with over 350 team members including our sister plant RENK Systems Corporation in Camby, Indiana. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

Serve as the facility's Health and Safety Specialist responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety related regulatory requirements and how they impact other aspects of the business. Communicate with all levels of the facility to create, explain, execute, and influence policies, practices, or approaches. Obtain direction from leadership within RENK and execute upon the initiatives of RENK Group and RENK America. Establish the short-term and long-term measurable health and safety goals for the organization in coordination with facility Senior Management and RENK leadership.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate/monitor production and engineering development operations to ensure compliance with local, State, Federal and Corporate, health and safety requirements. Measure the continued effectivity of programs on a routine basis through internal audits, industrial hygiene monitoring, and other Health and Safety-related tools.
• Serve as the primary liaison for MIOSHA regulatory inspections from regulatory agencies.
• Provide HSE training to site employees
• Focus on continuous improvement of Health and Safety programs in processes, systems, or products.
• Provide Health and Safety-related input into new products, new processes, process changes, facility changes, and capital expenditures. Develop and implement Health and Safety practices and instructions in support of operational changes.
• Manage workload, including projects, with minimal oversight or direction.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization, including with customers or vendors. Influence others to accept individual or team's views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches. Communicates with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area. May conduct briefings with leaders.
• Advise site leadership on MIOSHA compliance requirements and/or health and safety initiatives.
• Site contact for corrective action activities, communicate effectively between site leadership, Corporate Health and Safety
• Perform backup duties for environmental reporting when necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field and a minimum of 4-6 years of prior relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to communicate technical and regulatory requirements to audiences with various levels of understanding and education.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to employees throughout the Company within area of expertise.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

RENK America is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

EOE Statement

RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.