Job Description

Overview:

Join Piston Automotive, a leading automotive assembler with a strong commitment to safety and sustainability. Lead and implement a comprehensive safety and environmental program for our growing Lake Orion facility. Leverage our existing robust safety culture to ensure compliance with stringent industry regulations and drive continuous improvement. Oversee risk management, emergency response, and environmental impact mitigation while supporting new facility launch

 

Piston Automotive  wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

 

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discounts.

 

Location: This position demands full-time, on-site presence. The primary work-site will be one of our Lake Orion, MI plant, with occasional travel to our Corporate office in Redford, MI. Remote work options are not available for this role. 

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with staff in operations, engineering, human resources, and other functions to provide technical environmental safety and health support and direction to corporate and production personnel.
• Develops annual company EH&S goals and updates monthly metrics.
• Develops and delivers curriculum for New Hire Orientation and other EH&S training.
• Directs the development of written environmental, safety and health programs and policies (Safety Committee, Safety Assessment Audit Program, Work Conditioning Program, Wellness programs).
• Participates in new product/process reviews, including process hazard analyses, operator training, etc.
• Supports corporate/plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards.
• Supports plant personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Maintains corporate EH&S library (e.g., videos, regulations, reference manuals).
• Promotes EH&S awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training programs.
• Serves as member of the Executive Environmental Health & Safety committee.
• Leads implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports.
• Reviews process-operating procedures/records and provides input for environmental safety and health considerations.
• Understands federal and state environmental safety and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur.
• Provides technical support to corporate and plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable environmental safety and health regulations.
• Advises manufacturing plants and corporate staff of regulatory changes with which the plants must comply. Advance notice should be provided so that compliance on the effective date of new regulations is ensured.
• Audits practices and records of manufacturing plants to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state environmental safety and health regulations.
• Monitors lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker’s compensation claims.
• Conducts Worker’s Compensation loss review with Plant controller.
• Reviews plant safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports and follows up as necessary.
• Reviews injury/illness and noninjury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.

Qualifications:

Six years’ experience performing in a Safety Engineer / Manager role in a related assembly environment are required
A Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in a related field
Previous experience and the ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact.
Experience and a solid understanding of applicable federal, state and local safety regulations and industry standards, including ANSI B 11.19, RIA 15.06, OSHA 1910, EN 954-1 (+), EN13849-1, OSHA 1910.147, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.132, NEC Article 110.16.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at an advance level
Possess a strong work ethic with absolute integrity as well as the professional maturity necessary to gain the confidence of senior leaders within the company and the local communities
Demonstrate a measured style with the ability to remain poised when faced with crisis situations.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to forge positive relationships with employees, regulatory officials and corporate executives to communicate the company’s safety and environmental health policies and accomplishments
Build consensus and positively influence a diverse group of co-workers at all levels of the organization.

 

 

 

 

 

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process, please reach out to us at 

pistongrouptalent@pistongroup.com

. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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