Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Number: 70427
Group: Magna Exteriors
Division: Decostar Industries
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: Piedmont, SC
Work Style: On-Site

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

About the Role

This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of Decostar as described below:

Your Responsibilities

• Manage health, and safety activities through strong leadership, communication, motivation and direction of safety staff (if applicable), along with other duties requested by Leadership Team
• Coordinate and provide safety training for all employees in the areas of Safety, Fire Prevention, and Loss Control.
• Oversee the Worker's Compensation Program and implement an effective plan for minimizing and reducing worker injuries and associated costs in relationship to measurable data from the state of SC
• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and establish measurable standards from which further recommendations (continuous improvement) can be made, with effective follow-up.
• Serve as the ISO 14000 Management Representative.
• Ensure legislative compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, Fire Codes, and serve as a liaison with area OSHA representatives.

Who we are looking for

• 3 to 5 year's experience in Health and Safety manufacturing, preferably in automotive.
• Strong use and knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Industrial Ergonomics
• Bachelor's Degree specializing in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene. Different education focus considered if accompanied with equivalent work experience in Health and Safety.

Your preferred qualifications

• Able to create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills focused on relationship building at all levels of the company.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Company paid holidays.
• 401K program and matching.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription.
• Flex Spending.
• Life & Disability plans.

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.