Safety Assistant Manager

About HMGMA

HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

[Industrial Hygiene]

• Identify potential hazards in the workplace through observation, measurement, and analysis.
• Conduct exposure assessments to determine the level of risk posed by various hazards.
• Use specialized equipment to measure and monitor levels of contaminants, noise, radiation, and other hazardous agents.
• Collect samples of air, water, and other substances for analysis in laboratory settings.
• Analyze collected data to assess exposure levels and compare them with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Interpret findings to recommend appropriate control measures and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement strategies to control and reduce exposure to hazards.
• Advise on engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to minimize risk.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on workplace hazards and safe practices.
• Collaborate with management and workers to promote awareness and compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, findings, and corrective actions taken.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings, recommendations, and compliance status.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local regulations related to occupational health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and participate in inspections and audits as needed.

[Health and safety management]

• Establish safety management plan for new plant construction and installation of manufacturing facilities.
• Inspection of production equipment and facilities according to the company and OSHA registrations; Provision of the OSHA and relevant legal requirements, making inspection checklist, Conduct inspections and report the results.
• Develop, and facilitate safety training to new shop floor employees and supervisors.
• Identify and develop good working relationships with federal, state and local authorities (i.e., safety agencies, fire departments, etc.)
• Establish and conduct health and safety procedures and processes based on ISO45001.
• Develop and implement Health and Safety programs and activities for the facility to achieve, maintain and exceed compliance with relevant regulatory laws and regulations as well as comply with HMC standards and procedures.
• Reinforce safe work practices with team leaders and Team Members
• Work with team leaders and manufacturing engineering team & shop operation team to resolve safety issues in all areas.
• Participate in investigations and root cause analysis of incidents; facilitate the completion of reports; analyze incidents to identify trends; implement corrective actions; assure lessons learned are shared and preventive actions are closed and documented.
• Providing information for Workers Compensation requests (incident investigations)
• Develop and conduct effective and appropriate health & safety training and assure compliance with regulatory training requirements.
• Establish long- and short-term health and safety strategy plan.

Qualifications & Preferences

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Science or related field
• 5+ years of job-related experience. (Manufacturing plant experience)
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI and EPA regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience to establish and operate EHS procedures and process based on ISO45001.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, problem solving and human relations skills.
• Strong organizational and systems implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Leadership coaching skills; investigation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience of EHS management for new plant startup PJT
• Job related experience in Automotive Industry
• Experience with establishing or using EHS IT system.

Competency Based: 

• Working With a Team
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Strategic thinking and mindset
• Willingness for transformational changes
• Flexibility

Travel Requirement

• Domestic / International travel required.

Working Hours (Shift) Requirement

• Employment opportunities at HMGMA will be completed in multiple phases.
• Shift assignment for this position may change to meet the business needs. 
• Any changes will be communicated to employees and according to accommodation; will be considered.

Compensation & Benefit

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• HMGMA benefits include competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.

Other Information

• FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary
• When submitting a resume for this position, I understand that this information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on Employ Georgia.

HMGMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.