Health and Safety Specialst

Group Description

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Your New Role

The purpose of the Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist - Health & Safety is to initiate, implement, analyze, report-on, and oversee all safety programs for the company. The HSE Specialist will help MEVS in achieve the goals and objectives set forth for ISO45001, IATF16949, and OSHA compliance. This position will also be responsible to assist the HSE Specialist - Environmental with job functions related to environmental; however, the primary focus is health and safety.

As a EHS Specialist you will

• The EHS Specialist - Health & Safety will drive and implement the company safety programs at MEVS. The EHS Specialist is responsible for company safety programs, adherence to OSHA guidelines, safety hazards, job analysis, safety policies, and Magna Standards.
• The EHS Specialist will maintain records and participate in audits among other duties
• Ensure all Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to by all Team Members
• Follow and comply with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs
• Safety First - Obey the plant's safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns.
• Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard
• Create and implement general health and safety policies and procedures and ensure training needs are met; all in accordance with OSHA guidelines and Magna specific standards
• Assist in the investigation of all health and safety related incidents
• Perform plantwide safety assessments and ensure CAPA of findings
• Compile and submit accidents reports required by regulatory agencies
• Oversee the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to cut down on lost employee time and cut back on unjust claims
• Devise, supervise, and coordinate health and safety training programs or media, which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness
• Maintain safety files and records
• Facilitate Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings
• Complete Job Safety Analysis' for all existing and new equipment

What you will need to succeed in this role

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or related field; or equivalent in years of experience and education
• Minimal 5-10 years in automotive manufacturing and health & safety compliance
• Required to have implemented an ISO45001 system
• Must have 2 years of Environmental experience in an automotive manufacturing facility
• OSHA 30 Certification required
• Preferred ISO45001 Auditor Certification

What MEVS Offers

At Magna Electric Vehicle Structures - Michigan, company culture is central to the work experience. Employees at MEVS enjoy many different company benefits including:

• New clean facility
• Opportunities due to growth
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture
• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness
• Three (3) levels of low costing PPO medical, dental and vision insurance (eligible after 30 days)
• 401(k) Plan with employer match (Immediate 100% Vested)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dependent (Spouse & Child) Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Vacation
• And More...

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.