Manager Health and Safety

Airboss•Kitchener, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will pay a vital role in maintaining the health and safety program and ensuring continuous improvement related to Health & Safety at AirBoss.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in EHS, or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in an industrial setting.
Knowledge of all related legislation and standards.
Excellent verbal and written skills, strong communication skills.
Must be a self-starter with the drive to achieve continuous improvements in the EHS field.
Must be passionate about their role and excel in their interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Manages the health and safety program and related procedures and initiatives.
As a safety advocate leads by example by complying with all plant and occupational health and safety policies.
Provides leadership and works with all staff to continually improve health and safety performance.
Works collectively to determine goals and strategies for compliance and continuous improvement, monitors progress and celebrates successes.
Identifies workplace hazards through completion of risk assessments for existing and new/modified equipment.
Develops programs to promote a safe and healthy culture.
Ensures legislative compliance and adherence to ISO 14001
Works proactively to develop improvement initiatives that address workplace health and safety concerns.
Acts as a professional resource for the JHSC and other workplace committees.
Maintains a strong presence on the shop floor, is approachable and communicates openly.
Completes full review of safety data sheets for all new materials coming on site to ensure proper controls are in place prior to use
Acts as a mentor and key influencer.
Integrates and collaborates with all departments and employees.
Will have multi-location responsibility
Coordinates all safety related training as required
Manages and mentors a Health and Safety/Human Resources Assistant.