What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Health and Safety Specialist position at Panasonic?
The Employee Health and Safety Specialist II supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for Hussmann Services in the Heartland district. This individual will be a leader for the Heartland District in Health and Safety practices and training and make regular visits to all their sites in the district. You will report to the EHS Manager. Candidates can live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Urbandale, IA or Kansas City, MO area.
Responsibilities
Supervision and coordination of all EHS related activities within the facilities assigned, to support management with the implementation of EHS standards and requirements.
Conduct and manage EHS inspections & audits in accordance with Hussmann policy
Implement and maintain (revise as necessary) local EHS programs based on company policies and other regulations
Liaison with local authority, community and other external bodies regarding EHS issues
Provide EHS consultation to all departments of the district
Recognize acute hazards and recommend or make immediate corrections
Assist on multiple projects, including with cross function teams
Coordinate and conduct EHS-related training
Participate in incident investigation and/or emergency response at District location(s)
Administrative responsibilities (examples: SDS Sheets, data entry, Workers' Compensation, maintain KPIs, Maintain injury & illness record keeping)
Analyze data and communicate trends in EHS performance
Manage a fleet of approximately 170 vehicles (assignment, registration, DOT compliance, etc.)
Travel required (up to 60%), including overnight (IA, MO, NE, KS, SD)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
5 – 7 years of experience.
Working knowledge of mechanical engineering and commercial refrigeration
Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA required
OSHA 30 or similar certification
Have valid driver's license
Have physical capability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds
Self-starter with ability to operate under general instructions
Excellent problem-solving skills
Knowledge and practice implementing ISO14001 & OHS management systems
Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k with Company Matching Contribution
Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Life/Disability Insurance
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Panasonic Employee Discounts
15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
And more
About Hussmann:
For more than 100 years, Hussmann Corporation has been a leader in providing innovative products, services and refrigeration systems for grocers and convenience stores. Hussmann, a subsidiary of Panasonic, promises to continuously provide the most customer-focused solutions in the food retailing industry.
From display cases for supermarkets to entire refrigeration systems and innovative technologies including Aperion and StoreConnect, Hussmann continues to drive innovation in food retailing. Customers look to Hussmann as a strategic trusted partner to navigate the complex and ever-changing regulatory requirements with smarter, energy efficient, low-GWP refrigeration solutions—reducing their energy consumption and carbon emissions. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.
Hussmann is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, or any other non-merit-based factor.
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