HSE Specialist - Plastics

The Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and continual improvement of HSE programs and related training for the Rochester Hills, MI, locations and Lake Orion, MI Distribution Center. This role supports daily Michigan location HSE operations, leads hazard-reduction initiatives, HSE incident investigations, and partners closely with plant leadership, employees, and the NA HSE Manager to foster a proactive, high performance safety culture.  This role also remotely supports the SLP, Mexico location to promote continuity and standardization of the NA HSE systems. Additionally, this role regularly participates in global, internal HSE committees to foster best practice information sharing across the global ARaymond HSE community. Routine travel between the MI locations is required to support cross-plant HSE activities and standardization. 

• Serve as the primary onsite HSE resource.


• Support daily HSE operations ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA/EGLE and ARaymond HSE standards.


• Remotely support the Mexico location, as needed, to support HSE activities, and promote HSE management system standardization within the NA region. 


• Supports external HSE resources as needed. (IH services, HSE consultants)


• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; ensure the sites meet OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA/EGLE and ARaymond EHS standards.


• Lead location inspection readiness, accompany regulatory inspectors, and coordinate corrective actions.


• Manage site OSHA 300 logs, annual summaries, and any other HSE regulatory reporting obligations.


• Lead development, review, and maintenance of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) / Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all high‑risk tasks.


• Partner with engineering/maintenance to ensure effective machine guarding, LOTO procedures, and energy‑control plans, including reviewing and approving all new equipment/machines, for HSE considerations, per ARaymond standards.     


• Periodically conduct/review risk assessments, ergonomic analysis, and audits of high‑risk equipment including HIMM and assembly machines to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of controls. 


• Follow corporate reporting for timely incident reports and monthly KPIs.


• Respond to incidents and near misses, completing investigations using structured root‑cause methodologies (5‑Why, Fishbone, etc.).


• Ensure corrective actions are documented, communicated, and closed in a timely manner.


• Analyze monthly injury and incident trends and provide recommendations to leadership.


• Maintain and update emergency response plans covering fire, medical, spill response, “critical to safety” equipment/machine procedures, and severe weather.


• Lead annual drills, emergency equipment inspections, and after‑action reviews.


• Support external property protection inspections/reviews, as needed. (Local Fire Dept., FM Global)


• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to manage the contractor safety program, including onboarding, orientation, compliance with hot work, confined space, LOTO, and site access requirements.


• Design, schedule, and deliver required safety training (LOTO, forklift, PPE, hazard communication, machine safety, etc.).


• Maintain accurate training documentation and ensure audit‑readiness for both OSHA/MIOSHA and      EPA/EGLE standards.


• Work with leadership and SMEs to identify HSE training needs and develop competency testing to validate effectiveness.


• Support onboarding safety orientation for all new hires (direct, contract).


• Assist with environmental programs such as waste handling, spill response, chemical inventory, and stormwater/air emissions checks.


• Conduct and lead internal and external HSE audits.


• Support deployment of ARaymond’s EHS management systems and contribute to continual improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles.


• Participate in NA and Global EHS network meetings, audits, and cross‑functional projects to share best practices and harmonize safety processes across plants.


• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings for RH locations and provide support for the SLP, MX committee.


• Lead proactive safety initiatives, including behavior‑based observations, safety campaigns, and employee engagement activities.


• Conduct regular plant safety walks, documenting findings and driving closure of corrective actions.


• Maintain a HSE corrective action log and provide regular updates to management on status of open items. 


• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment emphasizing health, safety, and training.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. OSHA/MIOSHA and MDEQ regulations.


• Experience in injection molding manufacturing, automated assembly, and maintenance operations, preferred.


• Experience supporting multi-site HSE programs, preferred.


• Experience with environmental compliance programs, preferred.


• Experience with ISO 14001 and 45001 or similar HSE management systems, preferred.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative team environment.


• Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Strong analytical planning and organizational skills.


• Good oral and written interpersonal communications skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word); 


• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including handling confidential information appropriately.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and drive sustained improvements.

• None

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing - perform manufacturing floor walks, stand and walk intermittently.


• Ability to visually evaluate safety-critical elements (e.g., machine guarding, color‑coded indicators).


• Regular use of computer systems and documentation review.


• Use of computer with repetitive mouse use, keyboarding and visual demands. 


• Must be able to work in the office for collaborative purposes. 


• Exposure to manufacturing environments, processes and equipment. 


• Frequent Travel by auto or foot to local sites.


• Frequent Travel by auto or foot to local sites.


• Up to 10% annual travel  

• Core Behaviors and Skills 


• Servant Leadership 


• Collaborating with Others 


• Creating Change 


• Technical/Functional Job Performance. 


• Customer and Quality Focus. 


• Attendance record. 


• Timely Completion of assigned tasks and annual goals. 


• Accuracy and integrity of work. 

As an employee at ARaymond you play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:​

• Complying with all company health and safety guidelines and procedures.


• Participating in all required health and safety trainings to stay informed about best practices and regulatory requirements.​