Coordinator - HSES (Architecture)

Introduction to AM General

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely.  Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions.

We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

General Summary

We are committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. We believe that a strong Health, Safety, Environmental, Health, and Sustainability (HSES) program is crucial for the well-being of our workforce and the success of our organization. We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable HSES Coordinator to join our team and drive our HSES initiatives forward.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

As the HSES Coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our company's HSES programs and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, HR, and facilities, to develop and execute effective HSES strategies. Your role will involve assessing risks, developing safety procedures, conducting training sessions, and monitoring workplace practices to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSES policies, programs, and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and recommend appropriate preventive measures.
• Collaborate with department managers to develop and update safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on HSES policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor and analyze HSES performance metrics and provide regular reports to management.
• Coordinate with external agencies, as necessary, to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in HSES management and proactively recommend improvements to enhance our HSES program.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support the development and implementation of safety programs.

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HSES Coordinator or similar role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal HSES regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with industry-specific hazards and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and train employees at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks, evaluate data, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, or CIH are desirable but not required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity so as to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner. This includes regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls.
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks. This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company's property surrounding facility, or additional work areas.
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance.
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time. This may include performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. Employee must be able to perform job functions in environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises.  
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace.
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately.
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary depending on the products being manufactured; this position should be able to follow instructions competently.
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line.
• Concentration:  This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Human Resources