EHS Manager

High Liner Foods Inc•Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for facilitating the development, implementation, and maintenance of High Liner Foods' Occupational Health and Safety policies and programs. This position works closely with all levels of management and employees to ensure consistent promotion and utilization of safe work practices. The EHS Manager must advise on safety standards, regulations, and legislative compliance and make recommendations to improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees.

Requirements

Post-Secondary diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
5 - 7 years of experience implementing and promoting safe work practices and policies within a similar environment.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Able to make decisions in complex situations that could be immediately dangerous to life or health where no established guidelines exist.
Proven ability to lead and motivate others.
Understanding of current Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Bulletins and other safe work practice requirements and recommendations.
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
General knowledge of Fire and Building Codes.
Able to balance multiple demands and competing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Travel 5%.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and contribute to the development, implementation, communication, and maintenance of all Workplace Health and Safety policies and programs.
Ensure High Liner Foods remains compliant with all relevant Health and Safety Legislation / Regulations and by-laws.
Participate in the identification, evaluation, control, and management of hazards and risks throughout the organization.
Recommend improvements to control hazards in conjunction with the activities of Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committees and departmental safety committees.
Ensure the existence and functionality of Joint Committees/Representatives, as required by legislation.
Ensure consistent promotion and utilization of safe work practices.
Advise on safety standards, Regulations, and Legislation.
Recommend procedures and equipment for risk reduction and to ensure compliance (e.g. Personal Protective Equipment).
Update, maintain and deliver safety orientation, on-going training, and awareness programs for all employees.
Participate in the investigation of workers' concerns and complaints with respect to Health and Safety issues while maintaining the employee's right to confidentiality.
Participate in incident investigations and develop recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
Contribute to emergency planning initiatives.
Participate in regular inspections for fire hazards and associated prevention and risk reduction strategies.
Maintain and update health and safety records and reports.
Produce and communicate health and safety reports on a regular basis.
Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all employees.
Liaise with management and outside regulatory agencies, as required.
Supervise the installation of safety features/equipment, where required.