Ergonomics, Health & Safety Coordinator/Sr. Ergonomics, Health & Safety Coordinator Job Number: 68435 Group: Magna Exteriors Division: Decostar Georgia Job Type: Permanent/Regular Location: Carrollton, GEORGIA, US, 30117 Work Style: On-Site **About us** We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. Forward. For all. **Group Summary** The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world. **Role Summary** This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties as described below: **Key Responsibilities** • To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace. • To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook. • To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace. • To Understand the employee’s rights under the OSHA Act, EEOC, FLSA and do not allow for discrimination against any employee exercising their rights. • Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to set good workplace standards and ensure all employees maintain those standards. • To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace including: training of new employees, reporting unsafe acts or conditions and correcting or commending health and safety performance. • Ensure that all accidents or injuries are reported immediately and actively participate in the accident investigation and completion of all open action items. • Ensure that you follow company policies and business objectives in the daily supervision of the operations of the company. • To exhibit teamwork and leadership skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment. • To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement. • To support all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar. • To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions. • Have knowledge of general workplace health and safety in regards to the general public and visitors to Decostar. • Ensure a spirit of respect, cooperation, ethical conduct and fair dealing in all our operations between internal and external customers and suppliers. **Key Qualifications/Requirements** • Manage health, safety and ergonomic, activities through strong leadership, communication, motivation and direction of safety staff (if applicable). • Guide the development and implementation of Health, Safety and Ergonomics policies and programs. • Coordinate and provide safety training for all employees in the areas of Safety, Fire Prevention, and Loss Control. • Develop and administer New Hire Orientation Safety Training. • Investigate and maintain records for all work related injuries and/or illnesses, provide statistical analysis, and assist department management in the development of effective health and safety counter-measures to continuously improve safety objectives. • Oversee the Worker’s Compensation Program and implement an effective plan for minimizing and reducing worker injuries and associated costs in relationship to measurable data from State of Georgia sources. • Ensure legislative compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, Fire Codes, and serve as a liaison with area OSHA representatives. • Serve as co-chair on the Joint Health and Safety Committee and help to coordinate activities, recommendations, and accountability of issues identified by the JHSC. • Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and establish measurable standards from which further recommendations (continuous improvement) can be made, with effective follow-up. • Coordinate emergency evacuation procedures, training, and practice drills. • Coordinate isocyanate awareness training program and monitor on a continuous basis. • Direct services of contracted personnel. • Direct management team relating to HSE issues. • Keep the HR Manager and General Manager up-to-date on matters relating to health and safety and ergonomics and other areas of human resources. • Perform other duties as requested. • This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while sitting for up to eight (8) hours a day • Requires the ability to walk daily through plant floor operations and spend up to 2-4 hours at a time on the plant floor in performing safety activities. • The ability to lift up to 10 pounds on an infrequent basis. • Good vision at a close distance is required. • Must be capable of performing repetitive motion above and below shoulder height for up to eight (8) hours a day. **Education, Skills and Experience** • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related degree. • Minimum of 2+ years Health and Safety, Ergonomics, experience, preferably in an Injection Molding and Painting facility. / Sr. Designation requires minimum of 5+ years of experience along with advanced responsibilities assigned • Demonstrated strength with analytical/problem solving, oral and written communication, and organizational skills. • Must have working knowledge of Industrial Ergonomics. • Must have strong computer skills in a Windows platform. • Experience in computer skills such as Microsoft Word or Excel • Fluent in English (reading and writing). • Must have demonstrated leadership experience along with strong interpersonal and communication skills **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.