Site Ergonomist (Experienced Level Professional)

Michelin is hiring!

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opportunity at our Norwood facility for a Site Ergonomist to evaluate work performed on site, deliver recommendations and provide detailed information on ergonomic-based modifications so that the employees are able to perform their jobs safely and in a comfortable manner.  If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!

Come join our growing team in Norwood, NC, nestled by Lake Tillery in the North Carolina Piedmont region between the Carolina coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Norwood is conveniently located within an hour of major cities like Charlotte, Concord, and more! We are proud of our history of building aircraft tires from start to finish - serving the U.S. Military, general aviation, and commercial airline customers in the U.S. and globally. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build and lead employee education programs that help individuals understand the musculoskeletal risks are present in the workplace
• Provide details on how employees may reduce the amount of physical stress endured on the job
• Identify techniques that may be implemented in order to reduce or eliminate the overall risks that may be present
• Develop warm-up and stretching exercise programs by position type that help to target the muscles that the employees will use throughout the day
• Perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE); detailed evaluation on an employee to determine their strength, positional tolerance, endurance level, and the overall demand of the workload.
• Assist the Plant Environmental/Safety Manager in handling ergonomics on the site and be the Ergonomist technical reference for the site.
• Ensure the site has relevant and comprehensive ergonomic risk analyzes and that action plans are defined.
• Contribute to the context of design projects, technical transformations of equipment or organizational changes in jobs.
• Ensure good practices are shared across the site and across the Michelin network.
• Serve as leader for site events: steering committees, progress events, training.
• Ensures completion and coherency of the results of ergo analyses for the site.
• Provide needed knowledge in their domain to develop a sustainable ergonomics culture
• Assist with the facilitation of solution development events (e.g., kaizen events, or “Ergo Blitzes”) for the facility in the search for and evaluation of solutions
• Review health, safety, accident, or worker compensation records to evaluate safety program effectiveness or to identify jobs with high incidents of injury.
• Work with teammates to complete/close out corrective actions in a timely well-defined manner.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Bachelor’s degree or 2-5 years’ experience with Ergonomics and / or experience as an Environmental / Safety Professional in a manufacturing environment preferred.

-       Ability to communicate to all levels of the Company.

·       Proficient digital literacy; all Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

·       Investigative mentality.

·       Experience in conducting ergonomic assessments and developing and implementing ergonomic programs.

·       Knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology as they relate to ergonomics in the workplace.

·       Problem-solving and Analytical skills to identify and address ergonomic issues.

·       Knowledge of relevant software and tools for conducting ergonomic assessments and analysis.

·       Familiarity with ergonomic regulations and guidelines, such as OSHA’s Ergonomics Program management guidelines.

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As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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