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Job Posting Title

Leader Workers Compensation & EHS

Job Description Summary

The AAM Leader Workers Compensation (WC) & EHS will coordinate and facilitate the development of business processes and systems to manage, identify, reduce or eliminate risks associated with Workers Compensation and EHS requirements. The Leader WC & EHS provides technical and legal support, business process development, and coordination of strategic and tactical planning with AAM leadership to meet regulatory requirements specific to Workers Compensation and EHS. The Leader WC & EHS will assist the AAM Global EHS Director and global leadership team with setting long-term direction for internal Workers Compensation and EHS programs and systems.

Job Description

• Lead responsibility for managing AAM Workers Compensation (WC) program, including the collection and analysis of critical data elements, coordination of requirements, monitoring of trends, and identification and resolution of gaps.
• Interface with both Corporate leadership and plant/facility leads to ensure related WC and EHS policies, processes, data, etc., are communicated and tracked in an effective and efficient manner.
• Provide required data, program updates, issue analysis, guidance and strategy support to AAM leadership to be compliant with WC requirements and EHS related regulations.
• Audit the effectiveness of the AAM WC program and communicate issues to management and EHS leadership.
• Lead Case Management, Claim Investigation and be able to educate AAM business groups specific to: OSHA Standards & Compliance | Stakeholder Management | Vendor Management | Worker's Comp Administration | Compliance Documentation | Safety Programs.
• Coordinate with AAM Legal, HR and EHS teams to identify opportunities for cost savings related to WC matters.

Required Skills and Education

• Minimum Associate Degree in a related field. 
• Work experience in: Workers Compensation, Safety Management, EHS implementation, or related field supporting WC or EHS experience.
• 3-5 years WC and EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.

Additional Qualifications include:  

• Proven ability to consistently improve WC and EHS outcomes. 
• Knowledge and experience with WC management systems.
• Experience with and ability to influence senior leaders and staff. Often uses influence to convince both internal/external parties that share a common desire to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches and frequently negotiates with a common desire to reach agreement on complete proposals/programs.
• Ability to solve problems that may be vaguely defined and require understanding and consideration of other job areas.
• Proven project management experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.