Safety Specialist (North Canton, Ohio, United States, 44720)

What Timken makes possible begins with you.Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.Purpose and ScopeThis position is responsible for collaborating with the Corporate EHS team and global facilities to establish and enforce company-wide EHS systems and standards with a focus on safety.This includes:developing standards, processes, tools and training modules to help minimize health and safety risks, educate and engage associatesproviding technical direction to mitigate health and safety risks, and support compliance with global health and safety laws, regulations, company policies and standardssupporting goals and targets relating to safety management; improving accountability and visibilityassessing the safety performance of global facilitiesanalyzing safety data to identify data-driven solutionsengaging in injury investigations, problem solving and improvement plansEssential Responsibilities:Provide guidance to facilities on compliance requirements and company standardsSupport industrial hygiene strategies that will minimize work-related illness by assessing work environments and providing recommendations for controlling associate exposure to air contaminants, noise and radiationDevelop and implement standards and processes to manage chemicals and minimize exposureDevelop and communicate standards for managing safety risksSupport strategies to improve safety visibility, engagement of management, and active associate participationWork with facilities to implement and improve EHS management systems using the ISO 45001 Standard as guidanceDevelop and deliver training programs to educate associates on their responsibilities in safety managementConduct EHS assessments at global facilities to ensure conformance with regulatory requirements and company standards. Prepare assessment reports listing systemic gaps and recommendations for improvement; and communicate results to facility management teams. Assist plant teams with root cause problem solving to address systemic gaps. Monitor the completion of action plans.Promote the sharing of best practices among global facilitiesAssist with the integration of new facilities/acquisitions and onboarding new EHS coordinatorsTechnical Skills and Leadership Competencies7+ years of experience in safety management for a manufacturing companyAbility to interpret safety regulations and develop tools/programs to ensure complianceExperience leading safety compliance auditsEffective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsExperience with delivering training to large groupsDetail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervisionExcellent written and oral communication skillsWilling to travel 10%-20% of their timeEducation* Bachelors Degree in Environmental, Health or Safety, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, equivalent discipline with 7+ years of relative experience* Preferred: Certified Safety Professional, industrial hygiene experience, ISO 45001 experience/auditingAll qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.