Laepple Automotive US Inc

Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Specialist

Detroit, MI
Full Time
20160100 - Human Resources
Mid Level
About us
LAEPPLE Automotive is a leading supplier in the automotive industry, specializing in high-quality components and systems for body components manufacturing. Our innovative technologies and efficient production processes set benchmarks in the industry. To grow our team in Detroit, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain programs which ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements within an automotive supplier manufacturing facility. This role supports a culture of safety excellence, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and customer-specific requirements. The HSE Specialist reports to the Head of Human Resources, US and partners with leadership, production teams, maintenance personnel, and external agencies to proactively identify hazards, reduce workplace risks, drive environmental compliance, and improve overall facility performance.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and work instructions in compliance with OSHA, EPA, MIOSHA, and company standards.
  • Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify and eliminate workplace hazards.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and follow-up activities.
  • Manage reporting and documentation of workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, and environmental incidents.
  • Coordinate and facilitate safety committee meetings and employee engagement activities.
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs (i.e. Confined Space Awareness, Emergency Response Procedures, Lockout/Tagout, etc.)
  • Maintain OSHA 300 logs and related regulatory documentation.
  • Monitor safety metrics and prepare reports highlighting trends and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and crisis response activities.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
  • Monitor and maintain permits (i.e. wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, air emissions, etc. as applicable to facility operations).
  • Coordinate waste management programs including recycling initiatives and hazardous waste disposal.
  • Support environmental reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Conduct environmental audits and inspections to identify compliance risks.
  • Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
  • Promote sustainability and pollution prevention initiatives throughout the facility.
  • Support compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
  • Assist with customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
  • Maintain compliance records, training documentation, permits, and certifications.
  • Track and evaluate safety and environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Collaborate with management to establish annual safety and environmental objectives.
  • Stay up to date with new regulations and standards in health, safety and environmental.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.
 
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
  • Certifications preferred: CSP, ASP, CHMM, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of Health, Safety, and Environmental experience in an automotive manufacturing environment (preferable Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier) specializing in assembly, welding, paint, and/or stamping.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, safety management systems, and compliance auditing.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with Job Safety Analysis, Risk Assessments, and Behavioral-Based Safety programs.
  • Working knowledge of hazardous waste management and environmental permitting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and environmental/safety reporting systems.
  • Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Process improvement mindset.
  • Desire to work in a team-based, lean manufacturing environment.
  • Ability and willingness to work any shift as required to meet business requirements.
Physical and Mental Requirements of the Position:
  • Ability to walk production floors for extended periods.
  • Ability to access machinery, mezzanines, and manufacturing equipment for inspections.
  • Ability to wear PPE including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, and respiratory protection when necessary.
  • Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
  • The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
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