Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist

Magna International•Muncie, IN

About The Position

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. Group Summary: Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
5 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental roles within a manufacturing environment, including supervisory or leadership experience.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and HSE management systems.
Demonstrated experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action management.
Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop HSE staff.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting and management systems.
Ability to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, emergency responders, and all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide direction to the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Coordinator, ensuring effective execution of occupational health, safety, and environmental programs.
Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems in accordance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and Magna corporate standards.
Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate health, safety, and environmental legislation, standards, permits, and best practices.
Design, plan, and oversee programs and initiatives for the prevention, control, and remediation of health, safety, and environmental hazards within the facility.
Review and approve job safety analyses, ergonomic assessments, physical demand evaluations, and risk assessments to ensure effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Oversee workplace inspections, audits, and monitoring activities; evaluate findings and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
Provide leadership and guidance for accident, near-miss, environmental incident, and property damage investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of required regulatory reporting, including OSHA logs, environmental reporting, and other mandated submissions.
Lead and support Joint Health and Safety Committee activities and provide management representation as required.
Oversee safety training programs, including new hire orientation and ongoing employee training, ensuring content effectiveness and compliance.
Coordinate and support emergency preparedness and response programs, including interaction with local emergency services and regulatory agencies.
Participate in internal and external HSE audits and ensure effective management of findings and corrective actions through systems such as HSELinx.
Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks; provide strategic recommendations to plant leadership to improve compliance and reduce risk.
Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure adherence to all plant safety policies and procedures.