Compliance Coordinator - Daifuku

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced Compliance Coordinator.

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin.  Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

 Daifuku Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one
• Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• FSA/ HSA
• Company provided life and disability plans
• 401K: Fidelity
• 7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)
• 13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)
• 11 paid holidays
• Yearly performance bonuses
• PPE Reimbursement

Responsibilities
The primary goal is to maintain the company’s compliance with Quality, Environmental, and Health and Safety requirements. Reporting directly to the DAAC Quality & EHS Senior Manager and the local Plant Manager at your location.

As a member of the Quality Team, you will serve as lead auditor for all internal audits and maintain the records for the team. Maintain the plant specific documents and records of compliance. Keep track of and record all changes to ISO documentation. Comfortable being the final say with quality measurement disputes.

As a member of the Environmental Team, you will ensure your location is Environmentally compliant with Federal, State, and local, legal requirements by staying current on these requirements, conducting inspections, taking measurements, and reporting your findings. Audit the plant internally and externally, and support 3^rd party audits.

As a member of the plant Health and Safety Team, you will take daily plant tours looking for obvious and hidden potential safety hazards and make suggestions for rectifying in a cost-effective compliant manner. Observe production processes and make improvements to procedures and safety analysis. Review and revise training documents for safety considerations. Be the training subject matter expert and administer orientation safety training to new employees.

Other responsibilities:

Incident Investigation

• Investigate and document all, incidents, accidents, first aid requirements, and near miss reports.
• Follow up with workers compensation claims if required.
• Determine effective prevention methods and verify implementation.
• Document and photograph the incident scene.

Internal Auditing

• Serve as lead auditor for all internal audits per the schedule (With Training)
• Complete and document internal audits, prepare audit questions, tweak audit questions based on previous audit results.
• Report internal audit findings during Management Review Meetings and 3^rd party audits.

Hazardous Material Disposition

• Monitor quantity and condition of all incoming, storage and disposition of all hazardous and potentially hazardous materials.
• Ensure material is properly labeled and dated. The current SDS sheet is kept on file in DAAC intranet.
• Prepare disposal generator statement and shipping manifest and that they are complete and accurate.
• Periodically audit disposal sites to ensure waste is disposed of properly.
• Take ownership of hazardous material storage location(s) within the plant.

Plant Safety

• Lead by example all plant safety guidelines; practices and procedures. Must be aware of activity in the work surroundings and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Observe PPE compliance by all employees. Help them understand the importance of PPE.
• Lead the flex and stretch exercises every day.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by QEHS or Plant Manager.

Qualifications
Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Any technical or vocational education/training in relation to skills listed below is also desirable.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be confident with figures, dealing with convert weights, volumes, and currencies.
• Basic skills such as Math and English, is required.Must be familiar with computer software programs e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Good administrative skills and previous employment in a clerical role is beneficial.
• Previous experience reading contracts and legal jargon is a plus.
• Requires good interpersonal skills, dealing with other individuals on all levels.
• Blueprint reading knowledge preferred
• Must have basic measurement and math skills; must have knowledge of basic hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Team player - must be able to work with others and/or alone
• Must have and maintain a high sense of urgency to meet and exceed all production goals
• Attentive to detail watching for material defects & quality issues.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching and twisting throughout shift.
• Capable of repetitively lifting 25-50 lbs.
• Must maintain regular attendance – have reliable transportation.
• Candidates must be flexible to work overtime as needed, which may include weekends and/or holidays.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to dirt/dust, heat/cold, fumes/odors, vibration and wetness.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud but tolerable. PPE is available free of charge.

Education and Experience
Education and Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area

Required Equipment

Steel Toe Shoes/Boots, Business Casual attire

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email amus-hr@daifukuna.com.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail amus-hr@daifukuna.com.