Environmental Health and Safety Manager

About this role

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer. Job Description Shift: 1st shift Days of Work: Monday – Friday Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm Work Location : On-site (North Mankato, MN) Starting Salary : $100,300 - $150,500 Annually Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team’s well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us. • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, effective from your first day.

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. 

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective: Develop, plan and implement plant wide safety and environmental programs for all employees to provide a safe, injury free workplace that complies with and exceeds all safety and environmental regulations.  Serve as a resource, communicator, trainer, and solutions provider for problems identified and engage all employees while serving as a conduit for information related to safety and environmental projects and employee concerns.  Comply with all mandated reporting and work with employees in a proactive manner to reduce injuries.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Develop, plan, implement and manage safety / environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

• Monitors compliance with all safety policies, procedures and regulations.

• Develop, plan, implement and manage programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, for example, but not limited to fire protection, lockout/tagout, fall protection and handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials.

• Develop, plan, implement, manager and lead all safety related activities for the facility, including safety related initiatives and plant safety committee.

• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential safety, health and environmental risks to determine corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.

• Compile and submit accident and / or environmental reports required by Nidec Corporate and regulatory agencies.

• Manage and work with plant Human Resources on the administration of workers’ compensation programs along with Nidec Corporate and others to reduce employee lost time.

• Maintain environmental, health and safety files and records in accordance with the corporate record retention guidelines.

• Ensure timely submittal, acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits and reports to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements.

• Lead investigations of all work-related incidents/accidents, recommending corrective action to eliminate future similar incidents.

• Act as a resource for managers and employees regarding safety and environmental issues.   

• Report required OSHA information as well as the reporting that is required by company.

• Complete government-mandated reports related to safety and environmental issues.  

• Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.

• Administrative duties including filing, phone calls, tracking data

Experience/Skills: • 5-8 years applicable experience in Manufacturing environment.

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.

• Demonstrated experience generating regulatory reporting and experience interpreting and complying with OSHA regulations.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ski

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