Mopar WHS Manager - Van Buren Mega Hub

The Mopar Wellbeing, Health and Safety (WHS) Manager is responsible for leading a team of wellbeing, health and safety specialists whose primary duties are ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of employees across assigned Mopar operations. In addition, the manager serves as the key advisor to Mopar leadership on the implementation and management of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives designed to promote and achieve Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) criteria, our program for lean manufacturing. The Mopar WHS Manager will report directly to the appropriate Mopar HR leadership and functionally to the Division Lead in the Corporate WHS Staff. This position will support assigned Mopar operations. 

The job responsibilities include, and are not limited to the following:  

• Direct and implement wellbeing, health and safety processes designed to improve key performance metrics  
• Ensure compliance to federal, state, provincial and local regulations, and Corporate Policies and Procedures  
• Lead SIS (lean manufacturing) WHS activities across assigned Mopar operations for all employee populations  
• Direct and implement standardized WHS assessments and programs to address needed training  
• Audit WHS processes and provide necessary follow up to ensure compliance  
• Oversee, track, and follow up with appropriate parties in regards to Incident Investigations and corrective actions.  
• Oversee requirements for new equipment programs with Engineering/Facilities  
• Facilitate integration of ergonomic standards and processes to reduce risk and achieve site goals and objectives  
• Manage the timely submission of documentation, reports, permit applications, inventories and surveys to appropriate government and regulatory agencies  
• Coordinate communication of WHS regulatory activity with Mopar and corporate leadership  
• Direct the implementation and sustainment of ISO 14001 (EMS) and OHSAS 18001    
• Support all shifts and work additional hours as required 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, Science or related field 
• Minimum of 3 years of Safety, Environmental, Engineering or related experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment 
• Strong understanding and application of federal, state, provincial and local environmental and safety regulations and requirements  
• Effective written and verbal communication, excellent presentation skills  
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and /or other software applications  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Environmental or safety professional certification (e.g. PE, P. Eng, CSP, CHMM)  
• Master's degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, Science or related field   
• Automotive manufacturing, parts distribution or Mopar operations experience  
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Safety, Environmental, Engineering or a related field in a manufacturing or distribution environment