Our client, a leading automotive manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist to join their team in Ingersoll, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of Health, Safety, and programs that support business practices within the organization’s facility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead facility Health, Safety efforts, and program development.
• Initiate and maintain programs, which will ensure compliance with objectives and policy, as well as government rules and regulations pertaining to Occupational Health, Safety (CSA, MOL)
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of all provincial and federal Health, Safety laws and regulations pertaining to the plant.
• Maintain accurate records with regards to safety incidents, injuries, and corporate reporting and ensure activities are handled in a timely manner.
• Drive improvements based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Chair/support Joint Health and Safety Team to develop and maintain internal audit system including corrective actions and tracking system.
• Ensure an adequate industrial hygiene-testing program is in place and any remedial action arising out of testing is taken.
• Develop, revise and update all Health, Safety policies and procedures. Control documents for EMS.
• Ensure compliance with Early Safe Return to Work (ESRTW) policy.
• Manage/Support (WSIB) Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims/records.
• Facilitate/ Support accident /incident investigation and initiate proper corrective actions.
• Maintain favourable working relationships i.e., liaise with regulatory agencies including City, MOL, MOE, Fire Department, etc.
• Facilitate/Support Health & Safety Training Programs
• Lead/ Support facility Ergonomic Program development efforts.
• Work with Kaizen Group on workplace design, equipment design, workflow, and work process to ensure safe work cells and to incorporate 5S principles.
• Manage the Contractor Safety Program.

Qualifications:

• Certificate, Diploma, Degree in Health and Safety or related field of study.
• 3 + years of experience with an emphasis on health, and safety implementation in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in upgrading health and safety programs and process improvement.
• Proactive and oriented to make improvements in systems and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills including, managing and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Strong computer skills – word processing, spreadsheet and presentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead / interact with employee teams.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making and establishing priorities.
• Ability to travel to other company locations on an as-needed basis.

Salary Range: $65k-$70k+

To apply to this exciting opportunity, Prime Management Group Inc. will be accepting all applications in confidence from interested individuals. With questions, please contact Jay McKillop, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at 519 964 2757 or jaym@pmg.on.ca