Site Physical Therapist /  Ergonomy Specialist (Experienced)

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Site Physical Therapist /  Ergonomy Specialist (Experienced)

Michelin is hiring!

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opportunity at our American Synthetic Rubber Company (ASRC) chemical plant in Louisville, KY for a Site Physical Therapist /  Ergonomy Specialist 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, collaboration and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires.

A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team!  Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber.  We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

·  Create and manage employee education programs that help individuals understand 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 utilize throughout the day
·  Perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE); thorough evaluation on an employee to determine their strength, positional tolerance, endurance level, and the overall demand of the workload.
·  Coordinate with site Nurse to assess employees’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other employee team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
·  Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
·  Assist the RGEP in managing ergonomics on the site and be the Ergonomist technical reference for the site.
·  The site has relevant and exhaustive ergonomic risk analyzes and action plans are defined.
·  In the context of design projects, technical transformations of equipment or organizational changes in jobs.
·  Good practices are shared across the site and across the country. The site ergonomist participates in or leads the business meetings of this network.
·  The annual review is presented by the site ergonomist during the SMEP Management Review of the site.
·  The site ergonomist is a leader for site events: steering committees, bib event, training.
·  External and internal partners are identified, and the ergonomist is the site's referent in these networks.
·  Technical support in the domain will be provided in the event of an audit (SMEP or other audit / inspection) and in the event of a crisis impacting the domain.
·  Where possible, participation in audits of other sites or even the conduct of audits will be entrusted to the site ergonomist.
·  Ensures completion and coherency of the results of ergo analyses (Evane R) for the perimeter.
·  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
·  Assist with (developing and/or carrying out) ergonomics training/awareness actions
·  Review health, safety, accident, or worker compensation records to evaluate safety program effectiveness or to identify jobs with high incidents of injury.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

·  Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
·  Strong teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.
·  Effective problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and process/product relationship knowledge.
·  B.S. degree with Ergonomic relation and 0-5 years’ experience with Ergonomics in a manufacturing environment.
·  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite and ability to become proficient in internal software systems.

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

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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