Regional HSE Expert

Title:

Regional HSE Expert (Health & Safety Professional)

Department:
Environmental, Health and Safety

Reports To:

Head of EHS Operations

Location:

Ashtabula, OH / Huron, OH

Manages the company’s HSE function in accordance with global / regional policies and procedures to meet business requirements. As part of a multifunctional team, partners with all areas of the organization to develop effective and progressive safety solutions to drive a culture of safety excellence and performance improvement, with sustainable change.

• Serve as a champion of safe behaviours and safe manufacturing practices by working in close partnership with management, employees, and HSE professionals to raise hazard awareness and prevent injuries.
• Collaborate with operations and employees to review, implement, and sustain company-wide programs such as behaviour-based safety, non-routine task evaluations, risk assessments, ISO safety/environmental standards, and corporate policies.
• Provide proactive, team-based guidance when reviewing engineering controls or design changes to reduce risks (e.g., machine guarding, ergonomics, traffic, fire/explosion, noise, upset conditions).
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and jointly develop effective, timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with environmental professionals and operations teams to complete inspection, monitoring, testing, and reporting requirements for environmental permits (air, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste).
• Guide and support the team in preparing accurate, timely environmental reports for government agencies through collaborative review.
• Ensure regulatory and internal environmental reporting is satisfied by engaging cross-functional partners in analyzing and addressing environmental incidents.
• Provide technical expertise while encouraging joint problem-solving for environmental issues across Ashtabula and Huron Campus.
• Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels through face-to-face meetings, large group presentations, phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Prepare the site and team to interact with regulatory authorities (OSHA, MSHA, PA DEP, EPA) in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Partner with Global and Regional HSE resources to bring in outside expertise and pilot new programs.
• Drive innovation by working with site leadership to develop forward-thinking, risk-reducing solutions.
• Build and sustain a high-performing, team-oriented culture by assessing and addressing staffing, training, development, and coaching needs in collaboration with leadership.

• Formal
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety / related Engineering / Science field and/or equivalent HSE experience.
• Required: 5–8 years of progressive HSE experience, including at least 3 years of team leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
• Demonstrated comfort and skill in public speaking and presenting to large groups.
• CSP certification.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements.
• Training in ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online platforms, with data analysis capabilities.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to bring diverse perspectives into discussion.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing