Health Safety & Environmental Specialist - Casting

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This role serves as the facility subject matter expert for environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and regulatory reporting. The successful candidate will lead the site’s environmental permitting and compliance programs, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Leadership to support a world-class Zero Harm culture within a high-volume aluminum die casting manufacturing environment. The position requires a strong working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements and related EHS standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Follow the principles of the Magna Employee Charter and related expectations in a timely manner.

2.       Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor, serving as a visible advocate for timely resolution of team member health, safety, and ergonomic concerns.

3.       Serve as the site Health and Safety subject matter expert, providing counsel and support to teams and stakeholders.

4.       Monitor new and amended legislation and remain current on the latest health and safety requirements.

5.       Monitor action plans and ensure timely closure through Magna systems, accident reports, and incident documentation.

6.       Participate in Continual Improvement activities, focusing on health and safety impacts.

7.       Health & Safety Program and Workplace Safety Leadership

8.       Adhere to customer requirements, the business operating system, and company policies.

9.       Establish, maintain, and annually review/update safety manuals, policies, and procedures.

10.   Ensure a safe work environment by coordinating safety activities to reduce workplace accidents and protect team members.

11.   Plan and coordinate internal and external safety training for all team members.

12.   Promote a Zero Harm safety culture by immediately addressing hazards, defective equipment, and unsafe conditions through coordinated internal and external support.

13.   Evaluate safety and ergonomic issues in workstation design, layout, and current manufacturing processes/equipment.

14.   Conduct ergonomic assessments as part of the ergonomics committee.

15.   Provide and maintain safety statistics to support continuous improvement in workplace safety and loss control.

16.   Review accident/incident investigation reports and support leadership in developing and implementing corrective actions.

17.   Environmental Compliance & Industrial Hygiene Support

18.   Lead and support environmental compliance initiatives including:

19.   Industrial stormwater compliance

20.   EPCRA/SARA Title III reporting

21.   Coordinate and support environmental response activities, including spill control team coordination.

22.   Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are monitored and maintained as required.

23.   Health & Safety Operations Support

24.   Conduct new employee orientation and safety-based training.

25.   Perform hazard and PPE assessments.

26.   Support and coordinate Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings, including administrative support as needed.

27.   Ensure Health and Safety portions of action plans (including those resulting from the Employee Opinion Survey) are completed on schedule.

28.   Conduct EHS inspections and audits and report results to division leadership on a monthly basis.

29.   Management Systems & Standards

30.   Support and maintain compliance to:

31.   ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

32.   ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

33.   Additional Operational Support

34.   Monitor temperatures during summer months and provide recommendations based on the heat control policy.

35.   Provide support for three shifts and weekend production schedules, including flexibility for additional hours as required.

36.   Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely access operational areas of the facility.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 PREFERED CERTIFICATIONS

·          OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification

·          ISO 14001 Internal Auditor

·          ISO 45001 Internal Auditor

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in an industrial environment
• 3-5 years’ EHS experience in a manufacturing environment required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Includes office and manufacturing plant
• Must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant
• floor, in meetings, and with employees of all departments, management, customers and suppliers
• Provide support for three shifts and weekend production schedule
• Flexible hours and able to work additional hours as required
• The ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely access all operational areas of the facility is required.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

·          This job description does not imply that duties listed are the only responsibilities of the role. Employees are expected to follow other job-related instructions and perform additional duties as requested by their supervisor/manager.

·          All duties and requirements listed are considered essential job functions.

·          This document does not create an employment contract (implied or otherwise).

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.