WHO WE ARE:

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

We are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

This role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Milwaukee facility's environmental health & safety programs, by the following: Create, lead, and document the safety training program following OSHA Guidelines. Maintain accurate and compliant safety policies. Ensure the integration of safety in the launch of new product, acquisition of new equipment, and other operational changes. The role will also be responsible for assuring compliance to applicable environmental regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A generous 401k match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• The facility’s subject matter expert for all safety topics
• Advises in the design and selection of new equipment and processes and ensure proper safety measures are in place during implementation
• Ensure incident investigations lead to the effective and timely implementation of corrective actions
• Proactively seeks out safety improvement ideas and help other employees evaluate them and drive them to conclusion
• Ensures safety communications are distributed across the site
• Leads safety training and ensures that employees receive the appropriate training for their departments and positions
• Collects data on our safety performance, analyzes it for trends and opportunities, and reports findings to key leaders
• Help ensure OSHA compliance by auditing and monitoring for conformity
• Works with individuals at other sites within the division to share best practices and provide support where expertise is required
• Fosters teamwork by working across functions with engineering, maintenance, and other departments to pursue improvement opportunities
• Participates in cross-functional kaizen events for large projects and initiatives
• Ensures the Safety Observation process is sustained and helps others to observe and coach fellow employees
• Identifies hazards throughout the plant, defines the appropriate risk controls, and helps ensure compliance
• Ensures policies, procedures, and safety measures are clearly available
• Performs tests and conducts measurements and audits related to process controls and exposures
• Maintains all required environmental health & safety documentation for the site and ensures individual records are kept updated
• May require up to 10% travel

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 2-Year Technical/Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree a plus

Experience and/or Training:

• 2+ years of combined experience executing environmental health & safety programs in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements
• Experience with the management of data, including logs and records required to demonstrate compliance
• Familiarity with the implementation and improvement of manufacturing processes, including:
  • Ergonomics
  • Machine Guarding
  • Interlocks
  • Respiratory Health
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Electrical Safety

• Hand Tool Safety
• PPE Assessments
• Waste manifests
• Air and water permitting

Licenses/Certificates:

• ASP, CSP or other EHS professional certification preferred but not required

Technology/Equipment:

• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
• Experience with virtual meeting technology

Additional Skills:

• Hands-on experience in a Lean Organization using practices equivalent to the Douglas Dynamics Management System [DDMS, based on the Toyota Production System (TPS)]
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Ability to act as a role model, mentor or coach and trainer for key stakeholder to build team capability
• Experience with the management of data, including logs and records required to demonstrate compliance
• Proficient in ability to communicate broadly and effectively to employees at all levels or the organization.

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Douglas Dynamics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.