Overview
We are seeking a full-time Team Leader Environmental Health & Safety in our Miramar, FL location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, developing, coordinating, promoting and monitoring Environmental, Health and Safety standards in accordance with Federal and State regulations for Garmin properties in addition to leading and managing a team of Environmental Health and Safety Specialists.
Essential Functions
- Lead development and training of Garmin’s safety and environmental programs
- Manage the maintenance of Material Safety Data sheets
- Create and administer company-wide safety management and conduct training for Hazard Communications, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lockout/Tagout, Emergency Action Plan, and Hazardous Material Disposal
- Represent Garmin International to appropriate external organizations regarding plant safety management, including related ISO certification programs
- Monitor federal government for changes in OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations that may affect ongoing business activities
- Lead/manage accident investigation and near miss reports for incidents on Garmin property
- Develop/maintain environmental health and safety KPIS
- Represent Garmin International to external organizations regarding environmental health and safety
- Responsible for developing process improvements on existing safety programs, monitor Contractor safety programs, and author/maintain departmental policies and procedures
- Enforce rules/guidelines of personal conduct and company policies as outlined in associate handbook
- Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure associate safety
- Build/maintain high performing team(s) by recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding talent
- Promote team member engagement and effectiveness by providing constructive feedback and promoting personal development, including writing and conducting annual performance appraisals and facilitating conflict resolution if needed
- Develop/manage team and individual performance and capacity metrics to identify successful operations or areas needing improvement, ensuring all organizational objectives are met
- Demonstrate ongoing personal development, professional growth, and continuous education
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a related Health or Safety field
- Must possess a minimum of 7 years environmental health and safety work experience performing a role substantially like the essential functions of this job description
- Must possess 3 or more years of people management experience
- Must possess demonstrated knowledge of accepted safety, hazardous materials, and environmental regulation and practices
- Must possess demonstrated project management experience relevant to Garmin’s business needs for performing the essential functions of this role
- Must possess demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and State and Federal regulations
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively across functional and organizational lines
- Must possess proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must be detail-oriented, work proactively/effectively with little supervision, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification
- Hazard Analysis and/or safety management systems experience
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
