Safety and Environmental Manager

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Job Summary

Shift: 1st shift
Days of Work: Monday – Friday
Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Work Location: On-site (Mankato, MN)
Starting Salary: $95,000 to $110,000 annually
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Nidec / Kato Engineering is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec / Kato Engineering 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 / Kato Engineering 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 / Kato Engineering 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

Position Objective:

Site leader for all 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 the primary 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:

• Leads the planning, implementation and management of safety / environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Leads the planning, implementation and management of 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.
• Leads all safety related activities for the facility, including safety related initiatives and plant safety committee.
• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, 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.
• 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.
• Serve as the primary 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.  
• Administrative duties including filing, phone calls, tracking data
• Write, review or update safety policies and procedures.

• Experience/Skills:

• 5-8 years applicable experience in Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience generating regulatory reporting and experience interpreting and complying with OSHA regulations.
• Previous experience leading a safety team and training employees and plant management on proper safety and environmental work practices
• OSHA, CPR, First Aid and other training as required
• Due to Military requirements candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety and environmental preferred, or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering. 

Additional Job Details

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, and vision 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.