Health and Safety Manager

At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®, SpongeTowels®, Bonterra®, White Cloud®, as well as products for use away from home.

We are leaders in our industry, leaders in our communities, and leaders in sustainability. Our headquarters is in Mississauga, ON, and we proudly have nearly 3,000 employees across North America, including 10 manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee.

Kruger Products is investing in our manufacturing facilities with the latest technology. As an industry leader in this space, we are pushing innovation through Operational Excellence and the integration of digital & automation solutions. We also continue to invest in ways to further our commitment to a culture of health and safety - for everyone, by everyone, and in everything we do.

Under the supervision of the General Plant Manager, the **Health and Safety Manager** is responsible for supervising the Health and Safety Coordinator, as well as overseeing the Health and Safety program and staff across the mill. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced leader to drive Health and Safety initiatives throughout the mill and champion a strong safety culture. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you

**What you can expect**

**Leadership and Program Development**
- Promote leadership and continuous improvement in Health and Safety programs.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety objectives, policies, and regulations.
- Develop and manage the implementation of the Strategic Plan with stakeholders.
- Foster a proactive and accountable culture for occupational health and safety.
- Oversee the administration of Health & Safety Programs.
- Supervise and mentor the Health & Safety Coordinator.

**Compliance and Audits**
- Support inspections/audits, identify corrective actions, and ensure timely implementation and documentation.
- Meet reporting requirements (internal, corporate, external)
- Manage the Safety budget, expenses, and capital requests.

**Collaboration and Special Projects**
- Collaborate on installations, special projects, change management, and training objectives.
- Work with HR on special projects, employee relations, resourcing, onboarding, and job accommodations.

**Job Requirements**:

- Occupational Health & Safety Certificate/Program graduate (degree or diploma)
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification
- 7+ years experience as a Safety professional in an industrial environment
- Knowledgeable in Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Passionate about creating and implementing Health and Safety programs with the ability to get buy in from all employees through interpersonal skills

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization.
Which is why we monitor the marketplace to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive.
The starting range for this role is $91,000 to $120,000 or higher, depending on your experience.
Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement.
When you contribute ideas that make us better, we recognize that.
Compensation is more than just salary.

Here’s what else we offer:

- Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
- $300 annual Personal Wellness credit
- Performance-based bonus program
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
- Prepare for your future with a defined contribution retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance to help further your growth
- Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KPLP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33._Applicants need to make their needs known in advance._

Job Snapshot

**Employee Type**: Full-time

**Location**: New Westminster, British Columbia (Onsite)

**Job Type**: Management, Health Care

**Date Posted**: 02/27/2025