Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist (m/w/d)

Role Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist will work as part of the EHS team to implement Magna’s EHS compliance program by conducting Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance inspections and audits, providing advice and guidance to Magna manufacturing operations in Europe, with a focus on Germany, day-to-day management of all aspects of EHS, ensuring compliance with all legislative regulatory bodies and fulfillment of Magna’s standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct EHS audits in Germany with focus on technical elements, incl. preparation of audit reports and action plans
• Monitor progress on action plans and legal activities
• Manage third party EHS compliance audit program
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance, such as incident rates and trends
• Manage escalation process for underperforming plants
• Maintain ongoing contact with plant EHS contacts and/or management, providing support and counsel in EHS related topics
• Participate in the design of Magna’s global EHS programs and projects and implementation in Europe
• Develop, maintain and communicate Corporate EHS policies, guidelines and initiatives
• Perform EHS Trainings

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Related degree or equivalency in the field of Occupational Health & Safety and Environment
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the EHS field, preferably in automotive manufacturing or an industrial setting
• Proven organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage time and schedules in face of competing priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and shop floor employees
• Current knowledge of EHS German and European legislation
• Familiarity with environmental, health and safety management systems: ISO 14001, ISO 45001 would be an advantage.
• Compliance auditing and training experience an asset
• Ergonomics skills and experiences would be an advantage
• Language: German and fluent in English. Another language would be an advantage
• Very good MS Office skills
• Willingness to travel (ca. 50%)

Additional Information

Please apply in English, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible start date. We are looking forward to receiving your application! 

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