Environment/Health/Occupational Safety Specialist (Ergonomics Focus)

About the Company

New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) is the pioneering joint venture of General Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation. Established in Fremont, CA in 1984, NUMMI helped change the automotive industry by introducing the Toyota Production System and teamwork-based working environment to the United States.

Today, NUMMI has grown to become a company of 5,500 team members who produce three award-winning vehicles: Toyota Corolla, Toyota Tacoma and Pontiac Vibe.

Throughout its history, NUMMI has worked hard to create a unique corporate culture that borrows from Toyota, General Motors and the nearby Silicon Valley environment. NUMMI's collaborative partnership with the United Auto Workers has been the topic of numerous labor relations studies. The company's core values are based on five cornerstones: teamwork, equity, involvement, mutual trust and respect and safety.

We expect a great deal from our team members - but we give you the training, skills and opportunity you need to succeed and grow. At NUMMI, we consider our past accomplishments merely a starting point. We're on an ongoing journey to build an even better company - by maximizing the opportunities for growth and achievement across our entire workforce.

 

NUMMI offers the following benefits:

* Paid overtime for salaried exempt/non-exempt team members

* Medical, Dental, Vision  (100% of premium paid by company - no bi-weekly payroll deduction)
* 401(k) savings with company matching plan
*Retirement/Pension plan
*Vehicle Purchase Plan
*Tuition Reimbursement
*9 paid holidays
*Paid year-end holiday break (5-9 paid days)


About the Opportunity

New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. is currently seeking a dynamic individual with a minimum of 1 - 5 yrs of work experience to fill an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist position with a focus on Ergonomics. 


Job Duties

 

Accident and injury trend analysisParticipate in plant safety committeesAccident and complaint investigationErgonomic injury investigationConduct noise and industrial hygiene surveys

 

Research OSHA regulationsDevelop strategy for complianceAdminister trainingDevelop and maintain records

 

Perform job evaluationsApply evaluation systems

 

Qualifications

 BS/MS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Safety or related field.1-5 years applicable work experience (preferably in manufacturing, insurance or Government regulatory agency environment).Industrial TechnologyManufacturing engineering principlesIndustrial ergonomics knowledge requiredApplied human factors engineeringIndustrial hygieneEnvironmental toxicologySafetyOSHA regulationsBody mechanics, anatomy, and physiologyEngineering principles of measurement and abatement methodsStatistical analysisComputer skills utilizing Excel, Word, Access and Power PointTechnical writing skills and public speaking skills