Global Senior Health Safety Manager

This position is in-person and located in Strathroy, ON with occasional travel with in North America.

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Global Director, Human Resources, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Management Team in areas related to health, safety, and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

Educational and Certification Background

• Occupational Health & Safety certification & Post-secondary education in relevant field (e.g. Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Health and Safety related etc.).
• 8+ years’ experience Health, Safety and Environmental Fields. Automotive experience an asset.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety Act, and Regulations and keep up-to-date on changes and knowledge of all health, safety & environmental legislation.
• Health & Safety Professional designation, Ergonomic & Kinesiology Training
• Certified Environmental Management System Lead Auditor [EMSLA Designation] or actively working toward designation (e.g. recognized Lead Auditor Course completed).
• Auditor training for ISO 14000 or 18000 system
• Working Knowledge and/or relative training in Environmental legislation
• Industrial Hygiene knowledge and training

Major Responsibilities of Position

Safety: Research, write, maintain and communicate to employees the safety policies and procedures through implementation and management of the Health & Safety program at MLTI.

• Co-ordinate & develop monthly safety talks and maintain tracking system.
• Conduct regular safety audits (safety awareness & hazard identification).
• Effectively communicate to all levels of the organization with regard to HSE issue as required

H&S Co-ordination: Ensure compliance with ALL related Acts, regulations, and standards and to also keep current with these as they relate to our industry.

• Co-ordinate H&S audits, PPE audits, Environmental audits, external supplier audits, wellness audits, ISO audits and ERT audits.
• Continuously improve upon and maintain accident investigation data. First Aid and Medical Aid tracking system and create any reports as required.
• Monitoring PPE usage to continuously improve the quality and needs as required.
• Analyze safety concerns and trends
• Complete and coordinate all WSIB related activities and manage all employee Return to Work programs.
• As required be part of design of new equipment and programs and ensure that New Equipment Sign Offs and Pre-start Safety documents are reviewed.
• Maintaining and monitoring MSDS management system.
• Assist in writing, modifying and verifying Management System documents and procedures, and ISO 14001 documents / procedures, as related to safety.

Training:

• Assist with the evaluation of the safety training program and its’ effectiveness.
• Maintain required designation and memberships in regards to HSE.
• Acquire appropriate resources for training from external parties, as required.

JH&S Committee: Active member and coordinate meetings at all locations. Assist in follow up with action items.

• Coordinate any “ad hoc or special” meetings for the committee based on issues that arise
• Update Committee Meeting minutes, post and communicate these by e-mail and communication boards.
• Ensure audits are posted on boards and completed in a timely fashion and that follow up takes place.

Environmental Management System: Support the implementation, maintenance, and promotion of the site’s certified Environmental Management System.

• Ongoing review and updating of EMS ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and laws and conformance to the ISO 14001 standard.
• Assist in the budget review process to ensure appropriate funds are requested for safety & environmental compliance and continual improvements.
• Completing auditing activities and EMS 400-014 Corrective Action Notices as required.
• Support internal/external environmental incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, their verification, and relevant communications.

All positions at Meridian Lightweight Technologies Inc support the safe production of quality magnesium castings.

We thank all those interested in the position however only those applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• health and safety: 5 years (preferred)
• automotive manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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