Jobs and Careers
MA

Senior Health and Safety Specialist

Magna International
Bowling Green, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2025

About the role

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.

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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Join our team as a Senior Health and Safety Specialist! We are seeking subject matter experts on occupational safety to lead and assist in BGM's health and safety strategy, helping us to align with regulatory requirements and corporate safety goals. This individual will also drive improvements in program performance using audits, behavior-based safety, ergonomics and participation on the Joint Health and Safety committee. If you are passionate about safety and leading BGM's safety initiatives, we want to hear from you!


What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum 5+ years of health and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably automotive

  • Strong leadership abilities, able to act as a back-up for HSE Department Leader during periods of absence.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, or equivalent) are a plus

  • Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, workers’ compensation, and industrial safety practices.

  • Demonstrated success implementing and/or improving comprehensive safety programs in a high-risk, fast-paced environment.

  • Experience with ISO 45001, VPP, or similar safety management program

  • Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to influence all levels of the organization and drive a positive safety culture

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Experience with developing and maintaining EHS software (Intelex) is a plus

  • Experience leading cross-functional safety projects

  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and ergonomic assessments

Site Benefits:

  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) with match

  • Employee Profit-Sharing Plan

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid Vacation

  • 11 Paid Holidays

  • Tuition Reimbursement 

  • Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral

  • Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms

  • Annual summer cookout

  • Annual Christmas Parties

  • Onsite Nurses

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Magna International

View company profile →