About LEER Group, LLC. http://www.leer.com/

Company & Position Overview

LEER Group, LLC is North America’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneau covers for residential and commercial applications. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States and distributes products through a network of more than 1,300 independent dealers.

Founded in the late 1960s, LEER is the most recognized and top-selling brand in the truck cap industry. LEER products are custom manufactured and delivered to a diverse customer base including individuals, commercial fleets, dealerships, and exporters.

LEER Group is a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held diversified manufacturing company offering competitive compensation, progressive benefits, and opportunities for career growth across a broad portfolio of manufacturing businesses.

Overall Responsibilities:

This position will work with the EHS Manager and Leadership team at the Reading manufacturing plant to aid in the development and implementation of policies, documents and tasks associated with EHS processes. This position will interface with managers as well as team members on the production floor to ensure that employees are following all company policies and provide guidance as needed on best practices and provide administrative for the EHS department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the investigation process for accidents and injuries including the identification of root cause and necessary corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.

Maintain Compliance data base including entering compliance required information into database as well as completing compliance related safety tasks.

Assist with analyzing and summarizing key metrics to support reporting about safety performance.

Assist in communication of EHS procedures, policies, and training, as necessary.

Participate in audits and assessments to identify safety deficiencies such as LOTO, Machine Guarding, Hot Work and Electrical Safety, Hazardous and Universal Waste, Stormwater Compliance, as well as other OSHA regulations and EPA regulations.

Assist with the preparation and/or distribution of EHS related communications and/or postings.

Collaborate with employees to understand problems, issues, and obtain suggested alternatives.

Assist to schedule 3rd party vendors and contractors for on-site training and assist with providing training.

Assist with determining proper PPE and partner with purchasing to ensure equipment is available when needed throughout the facility.

Maintain assigned Outlook daily, weekly, and monthly calendar work commitments visible to all users.

Oversee the development and continuous improvement of New Hire safety orientation.

Assist with JSA’s

Participating in the monthly safety meetings and monthly safety training as required

Coordinate files for review by regulators for compliance and auditors for inspections.

Support EHS Manager with files and recordkeeping on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Perform other assignments as required.

Characteristics and skills:

Working knowledge of OSHA standards, manufacturing environment Safety standards preferred

Working knowledge of EPA regulations

Experience with MS Office required proficiency in Excel.

Demonstrated skills in database management and comfortable working on a computer.

Effective oral and written communication; confident in interactions across all facets of a production workforce.

Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail

Must be driven, results oriented, and able to self-start and self -motivate.

Must be able to work independently.

Educational and other requirements:

High School graduate: Associate degree Preferred

Zero (0) to three (3) years of previous manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial experience

Manufacturing and Office environment

Some Sedentary work in office with a focus on presence in and around the production floor.

Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

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