Manager, Safety and Health

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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.  Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

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Job Summary: 

The Manager, Safety & Health is a key leadership role responsible for providing strategic guidance, operational oversight, and performance management for a team of safety professionals. This role is responsible for driving the organization’s safety strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across all operations. The Manager, Safety & Health provides leadership, direction, and oversight for safety programs and personnel, working cross-functionally to identify risks, implement controls, and continuously improve safety performance. The role partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively manage risk across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of EHS professionals, including setting goals, managing performance, and supporting career development.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability for safety performance and program execution.
• Foster a proactive, engagement-driven safety culture across all levels of the organization.
• Support succession planning and talent development within the EHS function.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NRC as applicable).
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into site-specific policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting of required safety and health data.

Safety Program Management

• Oversee occupational health programs including medical surveillance, ergonomics, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Lead industrial hygiene efforts such as exposure assessments, air monitoring, noise monitoring, and chemical hazard evaluations.
• Ensure appropriate controls (engineering, administrative, PPE) are implemented and effective.
• Collaborate with occupational health providers and external consultants as needed.

• Manage and oversee radiation safety programs in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Ensure proper use, handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Coordinate radiation monitoring, dosimetry programs, and required training.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies on radiation-related matters.
• Administer fork truck operator training program.

Risk Management & Incident Prevention

• Lead or participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
• Ensure implementation of appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis and leading indicator metrics.

Program Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor program effectiveness through KPIs and adjust strategies as needed.
• Champion initiatives that improve safety performance, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support capital projects and process changes through EHS design reviews and risk assessments (e.g., PSSR, MOC).

Training & Communication

• Ensure effective delivery of EHS training programs to employees and leadership.
• Promote awareness of safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Communicate EHS performance, risks, and initiatives to leadership and stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, engineering, HR, and other departments to integrate EHS into business processes.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance during process changes, new equipment installation, and facility expansions.
• Participate in emergency response planning and preparedness activities.

Other tasks or initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, including 1+ years of leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or high-tech environments preferred.

Skills:

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of occupational health, industrial hygiene principles, and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with radiation safety programs preferred, but not required.
• Experience with risk assessment tools, incident investigation methodologies, and compliance audits.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive cultural change.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP) (if radiation safety applicable)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in recordable incident rates and severity
• Compliance audit performance and closure of findings
• Effectiveness of industrial hygiene and exposure control programs
• Timely completion of corrective actions
• Employee engagement in safety initiatives

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion. 

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.