Job Info
Job Identification
114504
Job Category
Environmental Health and Safety
Posting Date
09 / 29 / 2025, 12 : 05 PM
Locations
One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US
Job Schedule
Full time
Remote Work Schedule Availability?
None
Export-Controlled Data
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Responsibilities
Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Health and Safety (H&S) Leader at our Whitehall, Michigan location. Our passionate commitment to EHS provides the successful candidate with an excellent environment in which to work and the leadership commitment and support to deliver results. This position is a key member of the EHS team and is a highly visible position in the operations and in the Engines Business Unit.
In close cooperation with the location's leadership team, this position will be accountable for driving environmental, health and safety efforts across the locations. Significant interface will be required with local management, Business Unit management and other internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities of this position include :
- Coach and counsel location leaders to assist them in the execution of their EHS accountabilities.
- Partner with location leadership to deliver EHS objectives.
- Develop and execute strategic and tactical EHS plans to drive fatality prevention, increase risk recognition and reduce injuries / incidents, improve employee health and environmental compliance and protection.
- Act as location representative to key internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, develop and support the location's professional EHS staff.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for determining the strategic direction of all Environmental, Health and Safety programs for location. Sets EHS goals and helps set EHS priorities. Provides direction on managing programs / policies and providing technical expertise for management of all EHS issues.
Is jointly responsible with the Plant Manager for strategic direction in the deployment of environmental, safety, and health at the plant.Is responsible for tactical direction in the deployment of environmental, safety, and health at the plant.Is the environmental, safety, and health "eyes and ears" of the Plant Manager within the plant.Develops and is a resource for development of programs designed to prevent injuries, illnesses and property loss.Manages the administrative activities and management systems to ensure compliance with applicable corporate policies and state and federal regulations.Is the environmental, safety, and health expertise for the plant and is responsible for keeping the Plant Manager informed of current and emerging issues in environmental, safety, and health.Is responsible for allowing and encouraging resolution of environmental, safety, and health issues at the lowest level possible.Is responsible for maintaining the statistics required to closely monitor the environmental, safety, and health of the plant employees.Is responsible for an overall understanding of all Howmet environmental, safety, and health protocols and procedures.Is expected to spend daily "floor time" in the plant to truly know the processes, employees and EHS hazards associated with the plant.Under the sponsorship of the Plant Manager, will be accountable for coordination of an audit program to achieve good or better in all 4 critical protocols.Provides critique and should be plant conscience at all levels, i.e. Plant Manager, Department Managers / Superintendents, Supervisors, crews and environmental, health, and safety committees. Although he / she will attempt to communicate at the appropriate level, he / she will elevate concerns to whatever level of the organization is required to ensure performance and compliance. This is a key success factor.Shall be actively involved in ABS / standardized work design as a means to eliminate exposure to hazards.Manages the Howmet Incident Management System : after consultation with medical and line management, makes the final decision about OSHA recordability of incidents.Provides overall strategic direction of health and safety programs and practices for Howmet Whitehall. Ensures practices are aligned with Howmet's health and safety standards.Manages expenses and develops budget to control costs while improving health and safety performance and determining risk analysis.Manages the Howmet Health and Safety Self-Assessment process to ensure compliance with all Howmet and applicable government regulations including documentation, reporting, permits, and training. Provides technical support and direction for Howmet health, safety, and medical WWHP compliance practices.Interface with local, state, and federal agencies such as Mi-EGLE, EPA, and OSHA / MIOSHA,.Maintains permits and issue site reports as required by those agenciesKeeps current on OSHA, MIOSHA, and USEPA, DOT regulations through literature, seminars and training.Responsible for health and safety program communication.Job Roles
Integrity and conscience prioritizes safety for people and the environment; monitors activities against regulations and standards; functions as integrated part of the enterprise, not merely outside it as a check and balanceScope and scale recognizes that responsibilities extend beyond the boundaries of Howmet footprint to community and reputation; considers every individual in every location, every day, every shift; approaches role with the sobriety of potentially life or deathBusiness focus understands the goal of the business and seeks to enable its functioning; provides alternatives and ideas to maintain compliance without compromise; employs an engineering mindset to reduce human error; anticipates future innovation and opportunities to lead industry or adjust ahead of changesEducation hub creates awareness and shares information proactively; actively monitors changes to governance; invites change through increased understanding throughout the organization; empowers others to self-regulate and care for one another and the organizationManage complexity understands laws and regulations based on location, process and risk factors; functions as a generalist and SMEFormal and informal authority wields formal authority well, seeks to inform, engage and advocate versus punish; functions as a resource and technical partnerAdvocate champions safety culture; protects the organization from liability; identifies blind spots; minimizes individual and organizational risk; creates clear lines of responsibility and comfort in reporting; celebrates culture over mere complianceClarity and directness creates and interprets expectations with exactness; disseminates information clearly and concisely; enforces with consistency; holds to principles and speaks the truth to power; not swayed by emotional appealsConsultative listens well; understands concerns and supplies guidance based on need, not merely requirements; takes a broad perspective to include other areas of the enterprise and individual contributor healthOrganized maintains rigor within significant reporting expectations; meets deadlines and communicates needs from others with advance noticeInfluence without direct authority provides justification for decisions and direction; presents a compelling case for needed efforts or change to parties with varying interests and priorities; aligns peers and stakeholders to achieve both tangible and anticipated objectivesQualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited universityMinimum of 5 years of EHS progressive experience in a manufacturing environmentEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Preferred Qualifications
BS degree in environmental, health or safety related disciplineProfessional certification preferredDemonstrated professional with passion for change and relentless focus on executionKnowledge of applicable Federal and State related regulationsStrong communication skills, analytical skills, problem solving and human relations skillsAbility to make difficult decisions with sometimes and incomplete set of dataCritical skills include execution, attention to detail, initiative, conflict resolution, customer focus, collaboration, building ownership and commitment, developing others, establishing and direction, drive for change, tenacity, and getting organization supportAbout Us
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report. Follow : LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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