Environmental Health And Safety Engineer

Job Title:

Lead Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Environmental Health and Safety Engineer supports a manufacturing plant in Auburn Hills, MI by leading the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) function and ensuring a safe, healthy, accident-free, and compliant work environment. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and EHS teams to administer EHS programs, develop and implement safety policies and procedures, and drive continuous improvement in site-level safety and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and administer the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department for the manufacturing plant, ensuring programs are effectively implemented and maintained.

+ Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and standards to support a safe and compliant work environment.

+ Support site-level EHS goals and initiatives, aligning safety and environmental programs with operational objectives.

+ Coach, train, and mentor EHS staff and cross-functional team members on safety practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.

+ Plan, coordinate, and execute EHS initiatives, campaigns, and improvement projects across the facility.

+ Conduct internal EHS audits and gap analyses to assess compliance, identify risks, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

+ Maintain and manage site environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste management and related documentation.

+ Support and maintain the site safety and environmental program, including ongoing monitoring, reporting, and compliance activities.

+ Lead and support Job Safety Analysis (JSA) activities to identify hazards and implement effective controls for key tasks and processes.

+ Lead incident investigations, facilitate root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are completed, documented, and sustained.

+ Manage hazardous waste programs, including proper handling, storage, labeling, documentation, and disposal in accordance with regulations.

+ Support environmental permits and reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and ongoing compliance.

+ Evaluate chemical safety and hazard communication processes to ensure proper classification, labeling, training, and documentation.

+ Coordinate and support emergency response programs, including planning, training, drills, and continuous improvement of response procedures.

+ Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA and related standards.

+ Support EHS reporting, compliance monitoring, and environmental reporting requirements, including ENHESA-related activities.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, management, and EHS teams to integrate safety and environmental considerations into daily operations.

+ Assist with floor situations and safety concerns in real time, providing guidance, support, and solutions to operational teams.

+ Manage workloads and provide direction to EHS engineers, ensuring priorities are clear and resources are effectively utilized.

+ Present EHS information, findings, and recommendations to employees, customers, and executive leadership in a clear and professional manner.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 4 years of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) experience within a manufacturing plant, warehouse, or similar industrial environment.

+ At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in an EHS or related role.

+ Strong manufacturing plant safety experience, including floor safety and operational risk management.

+ Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and their application in an industrial setting.

+ Experience leading site-level safety and environmental programs and initiatives.

+ Proven ability to develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and standards.

+ Experience conducting gap analyses and internal EHS audits to identify risks and compliance issues.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations and facilitate root cause analysis.

+ Experience ensuring corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and sustained over time.

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