Job Description
Regional Safety Manager - Canada Region
Req Id:  11280
Job Location:  Home Office LPC
Posting Start Date:  2/18/25
Work Environment:  Remote
Job Description: 

Job Purpose

Facilitate and drive a corporate culture that integrates safety, industrial health, and fire prevention programs and practices into daily activities/initiatives.  Provide strategic planning and comprehensive safety, industrial health, and fire prevention expertise to the Business Teams.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

  • Provide consultation to all levels of management, business lines and staff functions regarding strategies, processes and systems to eliminate accidents and ensure safety, industrial health, and fire prevention goals and objectives are met
  • Support the directives of the Business Operations Directors and Business Safety Manager; partner, coach, train, and evaluate performance in collaboration with the local Plant Manager.
  • Manage, implement and assist in the design and development of corporate-wide safety, industrial health, and fire prevention programs, tools, policies and procedures
  • Lead efforts to improve the safety performance of assigned sites
  • Ensure facility fire prevention and protection elements are in place including fire safety education, training and facility inspections
  • Conduct or manage delivery of training for safety and industrial health policies, procedures, practices and guidelines to employees for assigned locations and client base
  • Lead or participate in routine and scheduled site assessments, i.e. EHS Assessments
  • Identify legal requirements and government (Federal, State and Provincial) reporting regulations affecting Safety, Industrial Health; ensure policies, procedures and reporting requirements are in compliance with Federal, State or Provincial regulations
  • Manage investigations for site safety related issues, incidents, employee concerns, complaints and other issues
  • Proactively identify issues and implement problem solving strategies with clients and staff
  • Collaborate with other LP functions and Business Leadership in developing technical systems that support safety performance; develop and produce reports that highlight specific safety indicators
  • Manage staff, including hiring, training, performance management and career development
  • Lead corporate projects and committees as assigned
  • Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
  • Perform other duties as necessary

 

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and Provincial safety and industrial health rules and regulations
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current management and supervisory methods
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Demonstrated consultative and facilitation skills
  • Program development and design skills, including training needs assessment
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project objectives
  • Thorough knowledge of Safety and Industrial Health Management principles
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to operate a computer and supporting software
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis
  • Ability to work independently and interdependently with all levels of management and staff
  • Ability to manage multiple projects

 

Experience:

  • ~5 years in Safety and Industrial Health experience
  • ~5 years management experience
  • ~5 years project management experience preferred
  • Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or related field
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or CSHM preferred

Work Environment

  • Hybrid- Office/Remote/Business Travel
  • Frequent travel (up to 50% of time) - Canada Region

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Information at a Glance

Building a Better World™ Together

We are committed to providing resources and solutions that help build a better world for every LP team member.

We do this through offering:

Wellness Solutions
- Physical wellness through competitive health benefits
- Financial wellness through retirement matching, profit sharing and bonus opportunities at all levels
- Mental wellness through free counseling opportunities, prioritizing work-life balance and a generous PTO policy

Culture Solutions
- Team member safety & well being
- Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Recognition for employees through rewards system

Development Solutions
- Continued education assistance available
- Professional development resources for continual growth
- Career pathing and leadership advancement

Community Engagement Solutions
- Volunteerism and financial support for charities and educational facilities in our local communities

About LP:

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.