Provide subject matter expertise on workplace safety regulations, compliance standards, and risk management, including applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Ensure compliance with safety programs such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, machine guarding, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hazard communication, chemical safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Conduct safety audits, inspections, and workplace observations to identify hazards, improve compliance, and reduce operational risk.
Develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans to address safety gaps and improve safety performance metrics.
Lead and maintain safety management programs within the assigned department or shift to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company safety policies.
Respond to workplace incidents and emergency situations, coordinate response activities, and ensure incident reports and investigations are completed accurately and on time.
Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with department leadership to implement preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Deliver safety training and awareness programs to employees, supervisors, and managers to build a knowledgeable and safety-focused workforce.
Monitor compliance with required safety training schedules and partner with Human Resources to ensure training standards are maintained.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance technicians, engineers, supervisors, and managers to promote a strong safety culture.
Coordinate with plant security teams to enforce company security policies related to employee badging, contractor access, and asset protection.
Maintain safety records, analyze safety data trends, and prepare reports related to incident rates, safety audits, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as an on-call safety contact for emergencies and provide leadership support during off-hours incidents when required.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support environmental health and safety objectives.
Strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations, OSHA compliance standards, and incident investigation processes.
Familiarity with safety programs such as Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs.
Experience delivering safety training and promoting a safety-first culture.
Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to lead safety initiatives and drive cultural change in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and meet critical deadlines.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of facility security procedures and emergency response coordination.
Kumho Tire Georgia (KTG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. KTG reserves the right to withdraw this job posting at any time and/or not fill the position posted. All applicants may not be granted an interview.
