Manager, Health and Safety

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Vice President, Supply Chain; the role supports the growth and profitability of Griffith Foods Canada by proactively analyzing, designing, and implementing health and safety strategies and programs. This position will lead a team with one (1) direct report.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Champion our safety culture and provide leadership in developing and implementing Health and Safety strategies.
• Promote and enforce Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices, while ensuring current compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Acts.
• Work with all safety program administrators to collect and maintain legislative and Company required documentation.
• Plan, organize, develop and implement health and safety training including annual refresher training; coordinate and administer training records for all required training and orientation.
• Conduct regular updates with safety program administrators to ensure program continuity and compliance.
• Develop strong relationships and facilitate employee-led, behavior-based safety processes in a team-based environment.
• Work collaboratively with Managers/Team leaders to identify and evaluate risks associated with hazards in the workplace and recommend changes to eliminate or control hazards.
• Participate as an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), providing support and guidance to co-chairs.
• Develop and implement safety statistics reporting and other health and safety reporting.
• Support all accident and near miss investigations to uncover root cause and track completion of corrective actions.
• Management of WSIB claims and return to work process for all occupational injuries/illnesses.
• Conduct ongoing inspections and safety audits; provide on-the-spot- training as needed.
• Participate in third party audits as required.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years progressive Health and Safety experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• Certified Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP) is considered an asset.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence others to follow safety practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
• Strong customer service skills with an ability to handle issues/inquiries in a professional manner.
• Excellent understanding of workflow process analysis, accident/ incident investigation and risk management principles.
• Solid organizational and planning skills with ability to delegate or escalate to management when required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team or independently as needed.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Sharepoint and Learning Management Systems.
• Ergonomic experience an asset.