Job Purpose

To implement and manage all Safety, Industrial Health and Fire Prevention services, programs and initiatives for clients at an assigned facility or facilities. Provide Safety, Industrial Health and Fire Prevention consultation, advice, and leadership support to a facility. Ensure Safety, Industrial Health and Fire Prevention objectives are met and deployments are leveraged effectively and consistently. This position manages complex health and safety issues and is typically considered an advanced level position managing teams and/or projects that are aligned with corporate and/or business initiatives.

We’d love to meet you if... 
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge 
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work 
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide management level specialized and in-depth consultation and services to leadership regarding Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention concerns, operations, and compliance issues
• Take lead role in special projects, audits (i.e., EHS Assessments) corporate standard/guideline development or revision
• Communicate goals and objectives of Safety Management System and manage continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate and manage activities of Site Central Safety Committee
• Implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention policies and procedures
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate education and training on Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention issues
• Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance; conduct periodic inspections
• Manage Fire Prevention Plans
• Manage Contractor Safety process along with Supply group.
• May directly manage site 24/7 employee health screening and wellness efforts
• Manage and coordinate employee industrial health monitoring and testing
• Develop and manage site safety and industrial health budget
• Manage individuals assigned to site Fire Prevention crew
• Lead and manage incident investigation and corrective action process
• Lead and manage hazard recognition, hazard reduction/elimination process

What do I need to be successful?

• 5 or more years previous Safety and Industrial Health experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years supervisory or management experience with LP or equivalent experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform responsibilities of position
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial and local industrial health, safety, and fire prevention rules, regulations
• Detailed knowledge of safety policies & procedures and fire prevention programs
• Knowledge of current supervisory and management techniques
• Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis
• Ability to speak, read and write in both English and French (Quebec only)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Safety and Health or related field preferred
• Recognized health and safety certification or the ability to achieve certification

Work Environment

OSB Manufacturing Plant