Associate ESH Analyst

TITLE

EHS Analyst

COMPANY

JTEKT NA

DEPARTMENT

Human Resources - 15

LOCATION

Walhalla, SC Facility

CLASSIFICATION

Salaried Exempt

REPORTS TO

PI, EHS & SP Manager

GRADE  

Production - 204

REVISION DATE

5/8/2025

  Shift     

1^st Shift

Summary/Purpose

Coordinate Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs within Walhalla Plant to meet corporate standards, whilst working closely with and mentoring all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Implement Corporate Safety programs.

• Develop, mentor and lead Safety Guardians.
• Schedules, Tracks and Conducts Safety Training as per OSHA requirements.
• Conducts routine safety and environmental inspectionsand leads the Safety Guardian program.
• Leadplant 5S and EHS inspection programs.
• Acquire all EHS Training and Certifications necessary to progress in job capabilities / responsibilities.
• Coordinate IS014001 & ISO45001 Programs, including responsibilities defined in EMS-1000-4-0002 F2.
• Lead internal auditing program, including audit calendar and auditor certification.
• Mentor annual waste elimination / minimization program.
• Conduct Corporate New Equipment Safety and Commissioning Process in conjunction with Engineering Manager and project teams.
• Provide support for plant Safety systems (Fire Protection, Electrical Safety, Machine Safety Devices, Mist Collection and Air Ventilation Systems)
• Coordinate Plant Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness Program including periodical evacuation drills.
• Coordinate and manage first responders, first aid room and safety supplies.

• Coordinate Ergonomic Analysis and Improvement Program.

• • Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Program (including indoor ventilation and air quality testing, mist collection, etc.)
  • Coordinate annual hearing tests and training.
  • Coordinate and manage SDS records.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental regulations & laws (OSHA, DHEC, Federal, State & Local Laws)
  • Complete all Environmental Reporting requirements (including Hazardous Waste Reports) and Maintain Records in conjunction with ISO 14001 requirements.
  • Maintain all applicable permits and licenses.
  • Drive incident investigation, root cause analysis and reporting.
  • Design training simulations to be used with new associates to perform job tasks safely (DOJO)
  • Lead cross functional teams in job and area risk assessments.
  • Partner with Maintenance Supervisor to audit LOTO practices.
  • Maintain and improve contractor training program.
  • Maintain and improve fire risk control, maps, and policies.
  • Work with all levels of the organization to monitor and improve the safety within their areas of responsibility by tracking and communicating safety KPIs at FMDS & leadership meetings.
  • Build and improve plant safety standards and policies (painting schemes, signage, instructions)
  • Primary plant contact to corporate EH&S team.
  • Work closely with other JTEKT plant Safety Coordinators, including benchmarking of best practices.
  • Primary contact during and following an OSHA visit or directive.
  • Works with insurance provider to reduce safety and environmental ris

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills, ideally with experience in training.

Proficient with Computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

Safety & Environmental Laws/Regulations

Cursory Knowledge of Workers Compensation

Education and Experience:

College degree in associated discipline preferred, or 2 to 4 years related experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard.

• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.