EHS Specialist

Summary

Execute daily work assignments in accordance with all Hyundai Transys Seating Systems of Savannah safety, quality, and productivity standards. Daily assignments relate to all aspects of Environmental, Health, and Safety within the plant, including environmental reporting to the customer and government agencies. Tasks require timely responses to internal leadership as well as external entities. Communication and troubleshooting with team members, department management, and leadership must be time‑sensitive.

Time management and communication skills are critical.

• Perform all work assignments in accordance with Hyundai Transys Seating Systems of Savannah production, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
• Work closely with other departments, management, and team members to ensure health, safety, and environmental issues are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Investigate issues related to environmental, health, and safety and report recommendations to plant leadership.
• Create reporting for management and external agencies, including OSHA logs and EPA/EPD reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement processes with safety standards inside the plant, utilizing improved processes and technology.
• Assist with implementation of safety and environmental initiatives.
• Validate and continually improve environmental and safety reporting.
• Plan proactively with other EHS team members and departments.
• Use Hyundai Transys Seating Systems software systems.
• Work well with company leadership and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all HTGSS Certification standards;
  Management System (IATF
  16949) Environmental ISO  and Health and Safety ISO  policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and standards.
• Comply with all Hyundai Transys Seating Systems of Savannah Safety and Human Resources policies, practices, and standards.
• Participate in and lead proactive process improvement activities throughout the EHS department.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company.
• Adhere to Hyundai Transys Seating Systems of Savannah Intellectual Property Policy.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Maintain high levels of personal and professional organization and housekeeping.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  BS/BA degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or Environmental Science and at least 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience related to environmental, health, and safety.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to write in-depth correspondence; ability to present information effectively in one‑on‑one and group situations to company leadership and other employees.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Computer:
  Ability to use computer programs including MS Suite, SAP, EHS systems, and Hyundai Transys Seating Systems software.
• Progression:
  Ability to show progress towards attaining basic skills in the previously listed duties and responsibilities.

The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, use hands and arms, and may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Moderate noise levels are typical. Travel is required up to 10% of the time and may be international.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing