About Metalsa: We are a global leader with over 65 years of experience in the automotive industry, manufacturing safe, sustainable products that move people around the world. We’re building a better future by enriching communities every day—driven by our commitment to people, innovation, and our planet.
Role Objective: As an EHS Specialist, you will be the driving force behind safety and environmental excellence in our facility. Your mission is to ensure every team member goes home safe every day, while maintaining compliance with all safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
What will your day look like?
- Partner with multiple departments to identify hazards and uncover opportunities for safety improvements.
- Lead and conduct investigations for all incidents and accidents, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Coordinate and deliver engaging safety training to keep our workforce informed and empowered.
- Actively coach operations teams—attend meetings, conduct facility inspections, and investigate incidents alongside leadership.
- Perform inspection audits on processes and equipment to ensure all safety standards are met.
- Align efforts of consultants with manufacturing, maintenance, and tooling schedules.
- Promote team involvement activities to improve safety systems and boost operational efficiency.
- Track and analyze safety data to identify trends, providing actionable insights to operational teams (KPI tracking).
- Manage workers’ compensation cases, coordinating with employees, medical providers, and leadership to support timely and safe return-to-work.
- Conduct Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) audits to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Track corrective actions to ensure timely closure of safety findings and audit results.
- Deliver EHS training to employees across all departments.
- Lead the annual review and update of EHS policies to maintain ongoing compliance.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed—this role evolves as our department grows and adapts.
Environmental Responsibilities
- Manage ISO 14001 program, including internal and external compliance audits.
- Develop environmental metrics for sustainability and corporate initiatives.
- Maintain monthly spreadsheets for GHG emissions and ensure adherence to compliance reporting calendars.
- Serve as Gatekeeper for SWPPP & BMP plans (renewals, quarterly audits, training).
- Oversee SPCC plan and monthly audits.
- Prepare and submit required environmental reports, including:
- Semi-annual Emission Surveys (Air Permit compliance)
- Annual Compliance Certification (DEP 7007CC)
- Annual TRI Form R reporting
- Annual Tier 2 reporting
- Quarterly Wastewater & E-Coat reports (HWEA permit compliance)
- Semi-annual Storm Water reporting
- Facilitate semi-annual opacity training for environmental technicians.
- Complete corporate environmental tracking spreadsheets (monthly LV spreadsheet for sales, hazardous & nonhazardous waste, water, metal scrap, landfill, recycling, air emissions, and frame builds).
- Maintain monthly usage spreadsheets for ovens/boilers, wire, chemicals, and water.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree EHS or occupational safety or in a related field with 2–5 years of experience, OR 2–5 years of Health Environmental or Safety experience in manufacturing (required).
- Experience in wastewater treatment
- Experience with OSHA 300 log
- Automotive industry or manufacturing experience preferred.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of automated manufacturing processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Solid knowledge of OSHA/EPA/ANSI regulations (OSHA 30 preferred).
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
- Team Player & Communication Skills
- Basic knowledge of chemical and hazardous waste management.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and use hands for various tasks.
- Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs., carry, stand, walk, and reach as needed.
- Average vision abilities required for various tasks.
Physical Requirements:
Why You’ll Love Working Here: At Metalsa, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and endless opportunities to grow your career.
Your Perks Include:
- Vacation, personal time, and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
- Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) company match, flexible spending account (FSA), health reimbursement account (HRA).
- Tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities, and professional training programs.
- Exclusive employee discounts and more!
Job Info
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Flexibility required: employees may be asked to work over or arrive early to support training sessions.
- Locations 301 Bill Bryan Boulevard, HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY, 42240, US
About Metalsa: We are a global Mexican company with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world, seeking to minimize the environmental impact through innovation in our processes and products. For more information visit www.metalsa.com
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in EHS, occupational safety, or a related field, or 2-5 years of health, environmental, or safety experience in manufacturing
- 2-5 years of EHS or occupational safety experience
- Experience in wastewater treatment
- Experience with OSHA 300 logs
- Understanding of automated manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and ANSI regulations
- Basic knowledge of chemical and hazardous waste management
- Automotive industry or manufacturing experience
- OSHA 30 certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform standing, walking, reaching, and carrying tasks
Metalsa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Metalsa and has not been reviewed or approved by Metalsa.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for manufacturing roles and often described as good or great. Feedback suggests total earnings can be strong when overtime opportunities are available.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is frequently characterized as strong, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Feedback suggests plan quality contributes meaningfully to overall satisfaction.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is regularly highlighted as part of the package. Feedback suggests this feature boosts the perceived value of total compensation.
Metalsa Insights
What We Do
Metalsa is a private company and a subsidiary of Proeza Group. We manufacture tier 1 structural components for the light and commercial vehicle markets. We are constantly growing and innovating. Having state of the art technology that keeps products at the forefront. Our portfolio includes structural components for light trucks as well as chassis frames, side rails, and cross members of heavy trucks and buses. For us, our collaborators are the engine of the company and everyone works together to achieve our vision; “Together, we build the future of lightweight vehicle structures through innovation-driven solutions”. Our culture is a strong asset to foster collaboration and communication in order to support efficient decision-making processes. We continually strive to eliminate barriers of collaboration and seek for human development and the well-being of our communities. We create a multicultural team of more than 11,000 employees around the world giving Metalsa the opportunity to offer solutions to the customer with a strategically global perspective.
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