Safety Engineer - Kentucky Truck Plant

Ford Motor Company - Louisville, Kentucky

Position Summary:

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.   We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Consult and advise in technical and non-technical safety topics, including local and national safety regulations Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement in company safety programs
• Serve as the plant's Emergency Response Coordinator, responsible for plant’s emergency response plan, annual drills, and Emergency Response Team meetings and training
• Directly responsible for corporate and internal safety reporting
• Take immediate and appropriate action when an "imminent risk of serious injury" has been identified
• Facilitate plant's Safety Process Review Board Meetings
• Effectively communicate new initiatives, standards, regulations, significant incidents and management directives to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and/or participate in incident investigations as required
• Provide oversight for health and safety training and orientation, and ensure all safety trainers are qualified in the subject in which they are training
• Conduct appropriate audits and assessments as required
• Conduct Risk evaluations for the plant
• Liaise effectively with the plant Medical functions and, where required, Security functions
• Liaise effectively with Statutory Authorities, Local Municipalities, OSHA and OHS Representatives as needed
• Conduct, facilitate or advise as necessary in Machinery and Equipment Design Reviews and/or buy-offs
• Work in cooperation with UAW Health and Safety Representatives and Plant Leadership to achieve objectives
• Advise management as to compliance of the local and national collective bargaining agreements regarding safety topics
• Ensure that there is a viable, working ergonomics process for the facility
• Work in cooperation corporate safety office and plant leadership to ensure the plant’s safety budget is planned and implemented as required by the plan
• Demonstrate the ability and flexibility to work in a team setting and be able to lead a team when necessary
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills
• Demonstrate effective decision making skills in a fast paced manufacturing setting
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of state and national OHSA regulations
• Must be available work rotating shifts, including weekends and some holidays

Minimum Requirements:  
 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of safety experience in the field of occupational safety in a manufacturing environment 
• 1+ years of experience in  Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

 
Preferred Requirements:  
 

• MS Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Safety or related.
• ASP / CSP certification preferred.
• Experience working with the UAW
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

 
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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