DENSO TEN AMERICA
Limited provides a working environment where ambitious individuals grow and teamwork flourishes. We invest in our people because our success depends on their personal and professional development.
DENSO TEN
management is committed to respecting each employee while nurturing both individual and team capabilities. We seek to put people first, encourage participative decision making by all members, foster collaborative teamwork and support career development. Comprehensive Benefits Package (offered to direct hire full-time teammates):
Health & Wellness:
Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans, Wellness Program Financial Security:
401(k) with 5%
Company Match, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Flexible Spending Account Professional Development:
Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development & Ongoing Training Work-Life Balance:
Paid Holidays & Vacation, Volunteer Opportunities Employee Recognition:
Recognition Programs for
Achievements & Milestones Position Description and Qualifications:
The EHS Safety Facilitator is responsible for leading, facilitating, documenting, and supporting environmental, health, and safety initiatives across four operational sites. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, promotes a culture of safety, and provides proactive support to staff through training, risk assessments, and on-site engagement.
OVERVIEW
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JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Company leader and subject matter expert of safety and environmental activities, including ownership of the Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This role is responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, and continuous improvement of EHS, safety and environmental policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, and associated processes across all locations.
Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment, Environmental Aspects & Documentation Lead and document comprehensive safety and environmental risk assessments at all four locations. Identify hazards and environmental aspects and impacts, evaluate risks, and recommend mitigation strategies. Maintain accurate records of assessments, corrective actions, and follow-ups. Participate in GEMBA walks to observe operations, identify safety and environmental risks, and reinforce safe work practices through real-time engagement. Site Support & Travel Coordinate and schedule safety and environmental inspections across all locations, including follow-up tracking and corrective action closure. Support multi-site alignment of inspection practices, checklists, and expectations. Serve as the primary EHS and EMS contact for site-level safety and environmentalconcerns,initiatives. Leads the internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and management reviews, including preparation of documentation and tracking of corrective actions. Staff Engagement & Training Provide guidance and support to employees and supervisors on safety, environmental compliance, and EMS responsibilities. Conduct safety and environmental training sessions, toolbox talks, and onboarding for new hires. Promote a proactive culture of safety and environmental stewardship through regular communication, visibility, and on-site engagement. Compliance, Program and EMS Management Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other environmental, health, and safety regulations, permits, and requirements. Monitor changes in OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulations, and recommend updates to programs and procedures. Coordinate and maintain the Environmental Management System, ensuring it is implemented, maintained, and continually improved across all sites. Develop, maintain, and control EHS and EMS documentation, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accessibility. Monitor environmental performance indicators and recommend improvements to management. Serve as EMS Lead and Internal Auditor, coordinating internal EMS audits and supporting management reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor, analyze, and report safety and environmental performance metrics, trends, and key indicators to staff and leadership. Ensure compliance with applicable warehouse and operational safety regulations, including relevant CFR requirements and internal standards. Support powered industrial equipment safety requirements, including training coordination, inspections, and compliance documentation. Coordinates and attends company social and environmental activities that support community sustainability and outreach efforts Collects, validates, and submits monthly utility and resource consumption data into the EcoTrack system in accordance with corporate reporting requirements. Manages and responds to parent company email inquiries, including mid-term reporting requests and other unplanned or ad hoc data needs Ownership of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) control, hazardous material tracking, and compliance assurance. This role ensures that all hazardous materials are properly identified, documented, communicated, reviewed, and audited in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and
ISO 14001
standards Emergency Preparedness & Response Develop, maintain, and test emergency response plans addressing fire, chemical spills, medical events, and environmental releases. Coordinate and lead emergency drills, training exercises and certification courses (First Aid, CPR, etc) Act as a key point of contact during emergency events and ensure post-incident documentation and corrective actions. Contractor & Visitor Safety Support contractor safety programs, including EHS onboarding, orientation, and compliance verification. Monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to site safety and environmental requirements. Support visitor safety awareness and escort requirements as applicable. Ergonomics & Occupational Health Support ergonomic assessments and injury prevention initiatives. Coordinate occupational health programs such as hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and exposure monitoring. Support return to work and job hazard analysis efforts as needed Incident Response & Reporting Coordinate all safety incident reporting across all sites, ensuring consistent documentation, timely reporting, and leadership visibility. Maintain and support emergency contingency and emergency preparedness programs, including drills, response planning, and post-event evaluations. Investigate safety incidents, near misses, environmental incidents, and compliance issues. Prepare reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to management. Track closure and effectiveness of corrective actions related to both safety and environmental performance. Prepare reports for leadership, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred).
EXPERIENCE A
minimum of 3 years' experience in EHS and/or safety coordination, facilitation or technical support in the areas of ensuring safety compliance. Strong knowledge of OSHA and environment regulations. Experience in Automotive manufacturing and or warehouse operations. Experience with safety or environment management systems (applications) a plus.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- PREFERRED (one or more of the following) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and travel between sites. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Japanese and or Spanishlanguage skill is a plus. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, , or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and support development of procedure manuals. An ability to present information and facilitate question and answer discussion among groups of managers and teammates.
MATH ABILITY
Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS suite of software, Word, Excel and PPT. Working knowledge of Office O365, Project Management and Share Point applications a plus.
COMPETENCIES
Highly Organized Customer Oriented (Internal/External) Communicating Effectively Building & Fostering Teamwork Delivers High-Quality Results Continuous Improvement Applies Job-Specific Expertise
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Close Vision Lifts
- Up to 10 pounds Sits
- Frequently Stands
- Occasionally Walks
- Occasionally Work Environment
- Quiet and facilities warehouse and operations