Safety Specialist

5 months ago


Woodbridge, Canada S&S Activewear Canada Inc. Full time

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**Company Overview**

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. S&S offers more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Calvin Klein, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Fruit of the Loom, Lee, Oakley, Rawlings, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. The wholesaler specializes in blank sportswear, corporate apparel, and accessories - including everything from basic garments to fashion-forward styles - and features the best selection the industry has to offer.

In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced it had acquired S&S Activewear. S&S has grown under the current management team and owners from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in sales. CD&R indicated they believe S&S is a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology. Today, S&S has the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.

**About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice**

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) is a private investment firm with a strategy predicated on building stronger, more profitable businesses. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $35 billion in 100 companies with an aggregate transaction value of more than $150 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London.

The Safety Specialist reports directly to the Safety Director. The Safety Specialist will work with Operations Leadership and with warehouse associates across the building to support a strong proactive safety culture and an effective, efficient, and compliant safety program, ensuring compliance with all province’s Occupational Health & Safety acts, including the Alberto Workplace Safety Act, Ministry of Labor, and WorkSafeBC regulations to avoid accidents, while raising morale and promoting the inclusion of newcomers. This role is based in Toronto and will travel to Vancouver & Calgary quarterly, and as needed.

**Compensation & Schedule**

$75,000 - $85,000 CAD,

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Salaried

Onsite (Woodbridge, ON)

**Benefits**

The company offers vacation time and sick time after a waiting period of 90 days. Other benefits include a personal day, Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Wellness Program, and DPSP.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Maintains thorough working knowledge of S&S Activewear policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and company safety guidelines to ensure injuries are prevented and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
- Maintain and analyze safety data for trends, deficiencies, or improvements and formulate a plan to address and communicate with leadership.
- Reviews, investigates, and works with management and any other team members as required to resolve accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors.
- Review and manage WSIB case management.
- Provide oral and written communication and documentation to employees, management, and other team members as required.
- Perform documented safety inspections and safety observations.
- Provide comprehensive safety training to new and existing employees, including refresher training and re-training upon accidents, to ensure ongoing safety awareness and adherence to standards.
- Communicate with Management, Safety Team, and all employees about updates to safety regulations and programs.
- Assist Operations with improvement projects by researching requirements, suggesting options, obtaining proposals, and evaluating safety compliance.
- Implement safety plans and programs while ensuring that they are being followed and consistently enforcing the safe behaviors and ensuring they are being recognized.
- Implement, enforce, and oversee 6S in all areas of the warehouse.
- Develop action plans for safety initiatives, coordinate safety committee team, perform follow up on these items and communicate to management.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Business Administration or related field is preferred.
- Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in warehouse environment.
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
- Strong knowledge of Safety Rules & Regulations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- 6S Knowledge preferred.
- Proven basic trainer/facilitator skills and the ability to create training curriculum, conduct training sessions, and instruct safety classes.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.
- Ability to work



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