Environmental, Health and Safety Lead

Description

Hazelett Corporation is a global leader in continuous metal casting technology. Our strip‑casting machines integrate mechanical, electrical, thermal, and automation systems to produce materials used in automotive structural components, aluminum foil, lead‑acid batteries, and copper wiring. Our machines are known for their robust design, high productivity, and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture, and assemble our machines in-house and are committed to fostering the development and long‑term growth of our employees.

We are looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Lead who is a hands‑on safety champion who brings energy, creativity, and practical leadership to Hazelett’s environmental, health and safety programs. This individual will engage employees and managers, strengthen shared accountability, and develop effective safety solutions that support manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams. while keeping employee safety at the forefront.

• Build strong relationships with employees and managers by maintaining a visible, approachable presence throughout the facility and encouraging open communication about safety concerns and ideas.
• Develop creative safety campaigns, recognition programs, contests, demonstrations, and interactive events that make safety engaging, memorable, and relevant.
• Encourage employees to participate in safety committees, report hazards and near misses, recommend improvements, and take ownership of safety within their work areas.

• Develop and deliver engaging, hands‑on safety training, Toolbox Talks, demonstrations, and visual resources that connect safety expectations to employees’ daily work.
• Partner with supervisors, employees, and subject‑matter experts to create department‑specific training based on actual equipment, processes, workplace observations, and emerging risks.
• Evaluate whether training is understood and applied through employee feedback, observations, knowledge checks, and follow‑up coaching.

• Lead fact‑based investigations of incidents and near misses, evaluating work methods, equipment, training, procedures, communication, and other contributing factors to identify meaningful root causes.
• Engage employees, supervisors, and subject‑matter experts in developing practical corrective actions, and follow through to confirm improvements are completed and effective.
• Turn incidents and near misses into constructive learning opportunities through targeted training, Toolbox Talks, safety communications, and shared lessons that help prevent similar events.

• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics, trends, audit findings, and corrective action progress to leadership.
• Support capital projects, equipment changes, and process improvements by reviewing EHS risks and ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Partner with production leaders and employees to develop practical, sustainable solutions that protect employees while supporting efficient manufacturing operations.
• Proactively identify risks through workplace observations, employee feedback, job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and reviews of new or modified equipment and processes.
• Use safety data and workplace trends to prioritize improvement opportunities, develop strategic action plans, and measure whether solutions achieve lasting results.

• Serve as the primary EHS resource for developing, maintaining, and supporting safety plans, policies, procedures, records, and reports, partnering with leadership and operational teams to ensure compliance with applicable local,…