We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary Develop, plan and implement plant wide safety and environmental programs for all employees to provide a safe, injury free workplace that complies with and exceeds all safety and environmental regulations. Serve as a resource, communicator, trainer, and solutions provider for problems identified and engage all employees while serving as a conduit for information related to safety and environmental projects and employee concerns. Comply with all mandated reporting and work with employees in a proactive manner to reduce injuries. Job Description • Develop, plan, implement and manage safety / environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. • Monitors compliance with all safety policies, procedures and regulations. • Develop, plan, implement and manage programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, for example, but not limited to fire protection, lockout/tagout, fall protection and handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials. • Develop, plan, implement, manager and lead all safety related activities for the facility, including safety related initiatives and plant safety committee. • Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential safety, health and environmental risks to determine corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented. • Compile and submit accident and / or environmental reports required by Nidec Corporate and regulatory agencies. • Manage and work with plant Human Resources on the administration of workers’ compensation programs along with Nidec Corporate and others to reduce employee lost time. • Maintain environmental, health and safety files and records in accordance with the corporate record retention guidelines. • Ensure timely submittal, acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits and reports to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements. • Lead investigations of all work-related incidents/accidents, recommending corrective action to eliminate future similar incidents. • Act as a resource for managers and employees regarding safety and environmental issues. • Report required OSHA information as well as the reporting that is required by company. • Complete government-mandated reports related to safety and environmental issues. • Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed. • Administrative duties including filing, phone calls, tracking data • 5-8 years applicable experience in Manufacturing environment. • Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies. • Demonstrated experience generating regulatory reporting and experience interpreting and complying with OSHA regulations. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Previous experience leading a safety team and training employees and plant management on proper safety and environmental work practices, Worker Compensation Certification preferred • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. • OSHA, CPR, First Aid and other training as required EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Environmental preferred, or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering. Additional Job Details Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team. Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.