Environmental Specialist

Magna International Limited; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Cosma International in Piedmont, SC, is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead the facility's hazardous waste program and ensure compliance with RCRA and DOT regulations.

The position requires 5+ years of manufacturing EHS experience, a BS in Environmental Health and Safety, and CSP/CIH/CHMM certifications are preferred. You will coordinate ISO 14001/45001, perform audits, drive improvement, and support safety culture with leadership collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Certification in ISO 14001/45001 or ability to obtain within six months.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility hazardous waste program in full compliance with RCRA and LQG requirements.
• Classify hazardous materials and oversee compliant shipment and transportation practices.
• Coordinate ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 management systems and support audits.
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement of EHS management systems.
• Identify and mitigate workplace health and safety risks through inspections and corrective actions.
• Develop and coordinate EHS policies, permits, training, and safety communications.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Safety leadership

Education

BS in Environmental Health and Safety

CSP/CIH/CHMM preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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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:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

• Lead the facility hazardous waste program in full compliance with RCRA (40 CFR 260–273) and Large Quantity Generator (LQG) requirements, including waste classification, accumulation areas, inspections, manifests, LDRs, and biennial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 171–180) by properly classifying hazardous materials and overseeing compliant shipment and transportation practices.
• Coordinate all environmental compliance activities, maintaining and overseeing the ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Management Systems, serving as Plant Lead Auditor, and supporting certification and third‑party audits.
• Monitor, report, and drive continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems through management reviews, corrective action tracking, and performance reporting.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace health and safety risks through facility inspections, accident investigations, hazard analyses, and corrective/preventive action recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate EHS policies, permits, training programs, and safety communications to promote regulatory compliance and safety culture.
• Serve as an EHS technical resource to leadership and departments, facilitating safety meetings, maintaining records, overseeing consultants, and supporting legal, insurance, and regulatory inquiries.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s (BS or BA) Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, or related degree.
• CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification is preferred.
• Wastewater certification a plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE/ TECHNICAL TRAINING:

• Requires 5+ years of experience in EHS position in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires certification in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ability to obtain certification within six months of being hired.
• Requires strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

WHY WORK HERE?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh‑cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)
• Onsite Nurses' office
• Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $65,000 - $85,000 annual salary

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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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International