Health and Safety Manager

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team at Maple Leaf Foods. As a key member of our Operations team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs, policies, systems, and reports for the Heritage Plant.

Your primary focus will be on ensuring legislative and plant compliance with occupational health and safety by providing on-the-floor involvement with operations. This will include assisting in the development of safe work procedures, training, claims management, and assessing/controlling risk to reduce/eliminate accidents/incidents that cause personal injury and/or property damage.

You will work closely with our team to standardize safe work methods and recognize high-impact behaviors to achieve a world-class health and safety program. Your expertise will be essential in all Health and Safety activities related to the Heritage Plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports our Wastewater pretreatment facility and environmental management programs, including the Environmental Emergency management (E2) Plan and associated drills and activities.
• Supports chemical safety programs, including Transport of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS, Hazardous Waste management, and our Solid Waste and Food Waste diversion strategies.
• Supervises the Security team and provides support on proximity software and site access control, supporting HR with creation of new badges and maintaining the proximity software WINPAK.
• Reviews and monitors on-site Contractor OHS programs and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assists and leads in the reduction of Health and Safety risks and hazards through continuous improvement projects.
• Supports Operations in all Safety-related functions, including On Boarding, Work Refusals, Return to Work, Safety Talks and Messages, Recognition, Data Analysis, Coaching, Employee Service Investigations, Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews, Equipment Processes and Modifications, and Participate in Meetings.
• Ensures Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PHSRs) are properly completed, including written reports to ensure compliance.
• Develops tools for identifying workplace hazards, develops plant-wide systems that support hazard recognition, develops an effective JHA, manages the JHA-based program as a key component of the occupational safety and health management systems, and enables the plant to move from basic compliance to a proactive safety management system.
• Responds to all serious incidents to ensure that proper investigation and follow-up is completed.
• Ensures records and documentation are kept protecting Company interests.
• Couches all functional areas on addressing safety issues and how to address them.
• Oversees the maintenance and improvement of the site Fire Protection systems, including early warning and suppression systems.
• Recommends procedures to improve safety in the workplace and to comply with applicable legislation.
• Reviews and follows up with supervisors to ensure timeliness and appropriateness of incident follow-through on corrective action and root cause analysis.
• Ensures that personal protective equipment is provided and being utilized, and all applicable record keeping is up to date.
• Conducts workplace inspections and hazard assessments, including safeguarding and lockout.
• Flexible Shifts, engagement in shift operations. May be required to respond to emergencies after hours.
• Maintains OHS metrics and documentation with the ability to present this information to applicable parties.
• Supports the implementation and monitoring of the OHS Management system and associated business OHS programs.

What You'll Bring:

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• 6 – 10 years of progressive experience in health and safety.
• Ability to communicate and motivate at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Effective Supervisory skills.
• Proven working knowledge of OSHA and relevant regulations, the WSIA, and all other applicable legislation.
• Detail and fine print conscious with exemplary organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills to download and process data.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and tools.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together.

We're passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral.

We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We're so much stronger when we know we're accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What's Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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