EHS Manager

Group Summary

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities span market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, aiming for ease of operation that is comfortable, convenient and connected.

• Effectively resolve issues and communicate information pertaining to employee concerns with respect to a safe and healthful workplace and environmental responsibilities and issues.
• Act as a resource/consultant to all leaders to ensure fair and reasonable implementation and interpretation of governmental legislation, and divisional/Magna policies and procedures.
• Manage industrial environment aspects of the work site; eg. waste/by–product analysis for required disposal, emission discharge approvals, emergency preparedness and response plan, etc.
• Work with contractors to ensure compliance in environmental/health and safety policy and procedures.
• Maintain environmental management system, and the health, safety & ergonomic management system (including budgeting requirements) and subsequent Magna/ISO
  14001 standards requirements in obtaining and retaining the divisions’ registration/certification.
• Report on aspects of the health, safety, environmental management system to the management team, i.e. corrective actions, continuous improvement programs.
• Manage the health and safety/environmental legislative compliance and act as liaison with government agencies and corporate, in the interest of the company’s health and safety/environmental affairs.
• Manage and administer professional services to ensure the obtaining and maintenance of accurate records, including certificates and permits, etc., to have the ability to provide documentation and accountability in support of investigative findings and conclusions.
• Calculate and report sample findings factually, and report findings and recommendations to division HR Manager/AGM/GM and Magna as required.
• Participate and collaborate in audits and follow‑up with corrective actions.
• Assist in coordinating the health, safety, ergonomic and environmental training of personnel as it pertains to their position.
• Champion and mentor the Joint Health, Safety, Ergonomic & Environmental Committee; and make recommendations as required.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the divisions’ health, safety, ergonomic and environmental policies/procedures and ensure communication of same through various means of communication i.e. employee meetings, brochures, memo notices, electronic methods, etc.
• Participate in the investigation of accidents/incidents and follow up with the applicable leader to ensure completion of recommendations. Cooperate in the preparation of material/evidence for use in hearings and insurance investigations.
• Oversee the administration of the divisional workers’ compensation program to minimize expense; actively manage cases for expedient return to work; represent the division in workers’ compensation litigation (with Corporate assistance).
• Analyze health, safety, ergonomic and environmental statistics and make recommendations as required.
• Promote/recommend continuous improvement suggestions including environment, people, processes and equipment/machinery.
• Coordinate the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) and appropriate fit testing of same. Work with Purchasing to obtain the best price and develop cost reduction strategies.
• Assist implementation of 5S practices of the division.
• Comply with, support and model MSC’s operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna’s Employee’s Charter, Corporate Constitution, and operational principles.
• Comply with relevant quality and environmental programs (e.g. TS16949, ISO
  14001).
• Comply with all health and safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follow and ensure company procedures regarding safety rules and…