Chief Safety Officer

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

• Coordinate Safety TFT meeting (every Friday) coordinate meeting with KPMG
• Facilitate committee meetings, encourage participation from all relevant parties, and guide discussions on safety issues, initiatives, and recommendations.
• Presentation on safety issues to all leaderships (HMGMA, NA Safety Office, Global COO)
• Presentation to the leadership group on EA weekly call
• Coordinate to solve site EHS issues from affiliates construction sites related to HMGMA
• Safety Compliance on construction site
• Monitoring each onsite organization complies with applicable safety regulations
• Address safety violations with contractors
• Provide high-level reporting of safety status to HMGMA and HMNA leadership.
• Contractor Safety Management during production equipment installations
• Developing and implementing processes to ensure contractors comply with safety requirements
• Evaluating contractor safety programs, provide safety orientation and training and monitor contractor activities to minimize risks associated with their work.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures
• Establishing safety goals and objectives, developing safety metrics to measure performance and monitoring progress towards achieving those goals.
• Safety lagging and leading indicator (Near Miss, First Aid and OSHA Recordable/Safety audits, etc.)
• Communication of common issues and guidance regarding countermeasure
• Incident Analysis and Prevention
• Leading through investigations to determine the root causes and contributing factors.
• Analyzing incident reports, interview witnesses, and examine relevant documentation and data to identify the underlying causes.
• Safety Inspections and Audits
• Conduct regular inspections and audits and ensuring that corrective actions are taken to address any identified safety concerns.
• Safety Performance Monitoring
• Establish safety metrics and systems to track and analyze safety-related data
• Operate Safety and Environment Committee with all affiliates
• Regular safety and environmental committee meeting to monitor legal compliance
• EHS legal compliance audit and monitor
• Monitoring each onsite organization complies with applicable safety and environmental regulations.

HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied.

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Science or related field
• 15+ years of job-related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI and EPA regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience to establish and operate procedures based on ISO
  14001
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, problem solving and human relations skills
• Strong organizational and systems implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership coaching skills; investigation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience of EHS management for new plant start-up PJT
• Job related experience in Automotive Industry
• Experience with establishing or using environment IT system

Competency Based:

• Working With a Team
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Strategic thinking and mindset
• Willingness for transformational changes
• Flexibility

Travel Requirement

• Domestic / International travel required.

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• HMGMA benefits include competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.

Attendance:

• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Language Proficiency:

• Strong command of the English language (written and spoken) is essential for safety, communication, documentation, and collaboration across the organization.

Physical Demands

While in Office:

• This position is primarily sedentary and requires working at a desk and computer for extended periods. Responsibilities may include:
• Occasional lifting of office supplies (up to 15 pounds)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and handling documents
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk within the office environment as needed

When in Production Area (if applicable):

• Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended durations
• Repeated lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials and products (up to 25-30 pounds)
• Manual dexterity for handling power tools, machinery, or…