Chief Safety Officer

About the role

HMGMA, Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant in America, is hiring a Chief Safety Officer. The role covers safety coordination, contractor management, compliance monitoring, incident investigation and safety performance tracking, with domestic or international travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the weekly Safety TFT meeting and meetings with KPMG, and facilitate committee meetings covering safety issues, initiatives and recommendations.
• Present on safety issues to leadership (HMGMA, NA Safety Office, Global COO) and on the EA weekly call.
• Monitor compliance of each onsite organization with safety and environmental regulations, and address safety violations with contractors.
• Manage contractor safety during production equipment installations, including evaluations, orientation and training, and process development to ensure contractor compliance.
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, goals, metrics and lagging and leading indicators (near misses, first aid, OSHA recordables, safety audits).
• Lead incident investigations to find root causes, conduct safety inspections and audits, and track corrective actions.
• Operate the Safety and Environment Committee with affiliates, run regular meetings, and carry out EHS legal compliance audits.
• Provide high-level safety reporting to HMGMA and HMNA leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Science or a related field.
• 15+ years of job-related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI and EPA regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience establishing and operating procedures based on ISO 14001.
• Preferred: EHS management experience for new plant start-ups, automotive industry experience, and experience with environment IT systems.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; regular attendance required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and leadership coaching and investigation skills.
• Strong organizational and systems implementation skills.

What we offer

• Growth opportunities, work flexibility and competitive pay.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and a 401k plan.