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We are looking for a talented Health and Safety Assistant II to join our 2nd Shift team, specializing in Manufacturing at our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Business Unit facility in Florence, KY.

The Health and Safety Assistant provides administrative technical support for key health and safety initiatives coordinating data collection checking for accuracy, reporting through required HSE systems, maintaining records for occupational health and safety training and coordinating and assisting in meeting preparations.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Ensure compliance and accuracy by maintaining local health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while managing records with a high level of confidentiality and data integrity.

• Drive safety awareness and culture by effectively communicating health and safety expectations, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and reinforcing an interdependent safety-first mindset across the site.

• Support critical HSE reporting and metrics by collecting, validating, tracking, and reporting health and safety data through enterprise systems to help leaders make informed decisions.

• Coordinate and enhance safety training programs by developing training content, scheduling and assisting with training delivery, and maintaining accurate training records to ensure workforce readiness and compliance.

• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement by analyzing training, incident, and safety data, providing actionable reports, and helping the organization proactively address risks.

• Strengthen audit and inspection readiness by participating in health and safety inspections and audits, maintaining documentation, and supporting corrective actions that improve compliance and operational excellence.

• Promote employee health, safety, and wellness initiatives by coordinating programs and activities that encourage engagement, reduce workplace risks, and contribute to a healthier work environment.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence by performing quality checks, identifying non-conformances, raising potential issues early, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, processes, and employee development.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily, weekly, monthly, and annual safety and environmental audits.
• Monitor workplace compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Preferred to have active CPR card
• Preferred to have active OSHA 30 card

This position will be on the Second Shift - 2pm-11pm

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• Take initiative and act with urgency by proactively identifying opportunities, addressing challenges quickly, and maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to achieving results.

• Build strong networks and relationships by developing partnerships across teams, functions, and stakeholder groups to gain support, share knowledge, and drive successful outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with others by fostering teamwork, building trust, and working toward shared goals while leveraging the strengths of those around you.
• Communicate clearly and confidently by tailoring your message to different audiences, ensuring expectations are understood, and sharing important information in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate courage and accountability by addressing difficult issues directly, speaking up when concerns arise, taking ownership of commitments, and holding yourself and others accountable for results.
• Make sound decisions and adapt to change by evaluating information objectively, responding effectively to shifting priorities, and adjusting your approach to meet evolving business needs.
• Practice self-awareness and continuous learning by seeking feedback, reflecting on your strengths and development opportunities, and using those insights to improve your effectiveness and leadership.
• Champion safety and ergonomics by promoting proactive health and safety behaviors, applying ergonomic standards and best practices, identifying risks, and helping create a safe, injury-free work environment for everyone.
• Manage HSE systems and regulatory compliance effectively by interpreting and applying health, safety, and environmental management standards, supporting certification requirements, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Lead work-related injury and illness management with care and professionalism by accurately documenting incidents, ensuring regulatory reporting compliance, coordinating case management activities, supporting affected employees through recovery, and facilitating safe and timely return-to-work outcomes while valuing the diverse perspectives and experiences of all employees.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• A College, University or equivalent degree in Industrial Safety or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications required. 

Experience: 

• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.