Health and Safety Lead

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets.

Relocation may be offered for this position.

Purpose & Scope :

This Health & Safety Lead will lead the H&S systems within any of the three Canton, Ohio Metallus Plants and serve as the local subject matter expert (SME) in H&S systems, regulations and requirements.

This position will also provide direction, expertise, and leadership to ensure the Plant meet standards of local, state, federal regulations, and certification programs relating to health & safety (OSHA, et al).

This position must be willing to be on the manufacturing floor and have excellent communication skills within all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain all necessary compliance systems and related documentation to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal H&S regulations and business standards and certifications, including ISO 45001 conformance.
• Serve as a business partner while providing leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise.
• Partner with our business leaders, as well as functional leaders to develop and align the plant H&S strategy with the overall business strategy.
• Facilitate our H&S governance processes, which includes routine alignment between corporate and other plant HS leaders.
• Provide on-the-floor EHS expertise by investigating concerns, identifying EHS risks, teaching others how to identify risks, and facilitating the correction of identified items.
• Collect, organize, and report EHS-related data including incident investigation information, audit / inspection results, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Improve EHS programs and their implementation including but not limited to : Lockout / Tagout, Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, Cranes / Hoists, Fall Prevention / Protection, Powered Industrial Vehicles.
• Develop and conduct EHS-related training / communications to support compliance and EHS initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate teams to investigate all H&S significant incidents occurring in the plant using root cause problem solving techniques to determine required ICARs / corrective actions and ensure the completion of the same.
• Provide direction and leadership to ensure new projects, expansions, or process changes are designed in compliance with H&S requirements and regulations, and the latest in H&S technologies

Preferred Technical Skills :

• Specific knowledge of / exposure to manufacturing operations preferred
• Experience implementing and monitoring HS programs
• Experience tracking, trending, and reporting HS-related data
• Strong communications, analytical and project management skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations
• Proven competency in root cause problem solving techniques
• ISO 45001 experience
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications; specifically Excel

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of experience in a manufacturing or industry health & safety role.
• Associate's degree in engineering, business, physical sciences or related with 9 years of experience in a manufacturing or industry health & safety role.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, physical sciences or related with 7 years of experience in a manufacturing health & safety role.
• Master’s degree in engineering, business, physical sciences or related with 5 years of experience in a manufacturing health & safety role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.