Health & Safety Manager

Hartmann Canada, in Brantford, Ontario is a division of Hartmann North America. We are the world leader of moulded fibre egg cartons with manufacturing facilities in 5 continents. The demand for moulded fibre and environmentally sustainable products is rapidly increasing. Hartmann has committed and invested in this area to meet the growing demand of our products.

We require the talent of a **Health & Safety Manager **to join our team. This position establishes, supports and monitors compliance, safety policies and programs to promote our commitment to a safe and productive workplace.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**:Ensuring the well-being of our employees is our priority. We offer attractive working conditions and benefits to our employees and their families:

- Competitive salary
- Annual Variable Compensation (up to 8%)
- Education Reimbursement & Training Opportunities
- Group Health insurance benefits and retirement pension plan
- Employee and family assistance program

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:
Monday - Friday, Day shift. May be required to work flexible hours to support emergency and shift requirements

**Summary**:A day in your life at Hartmann.... Monday begins with a morning call with the Operations supervisors and leadership team to discuss safety, productivity and machine reliability. It is then followed by a walk through of the facility to conduct workplace inspections and audits with workers to encourage and enhance the safety management program. You then lead a meeting about a new lockout program that you are proposing and finally, partner with the production management team to discuss your new process regarding injury management....

**WHERE YOU COME IN**:Lead health and safety initiatives that promote a positive safety culture where people have the right knowledge and the right attitude. This will be accomplished**:
**Drive safety culture, values and activities**:

- Manage workplace accident and incident program(s) and associated corrective and preventive action(s);
- Disability management -WSIB claims; develop & monitor return to work plans & related accommodation;
- Program Management - develop, implement and facilitate training programs related to the development of new and revised safety initiatives;
- Training - develop, implement, facilitate and/or coordinate training programs related to H&S, including New Hire Orientation, Mobile Equipment, WHMIS, CSE, Respirator Fit, Working at Heights, Lock Out, Emergency Evacuations, Work Refusals, etc.;
- Joint Health and Safety - management co-chair and coordinator of all associated activities;
- Track safety elements and actions, and facilitate meetings to review and update Corrective and Preventative Action logs with operations and maintenance leaders

**Develop and implement safety policies and initiatives**:

- Monitor, coordinate, implement and administer health and safety programs/policies related to current and future legislation and best practices to satisfy due diligence and compliance requirements;
- Create annual safety calendar, identifying training requirements, safety topics and related safety audits;
- Perform hazard/risk assessments and make recommendations to reduce hazard exposure.

**Monitor the effectiveness of Safety programs**:

- Perform monthly KPI management related to accident trending analysis;
- Participate in and coordinate safety assessments, audits, inspections and hygiene monitoring
- Continue and lead the execution and maintenance of Safety Management Software system for incident management and hazard recognitions.

**IDEAL CANDIDATES**:

- 7+ years of related experience within the manufacturing sector, preferably within a unionized work environment;
- Post-secondary education in health and safety or related discipline;
- Experience with the Ministry of Labour, as well as WSIB reporting and claims management;
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to impact and influence a passion for safety;
- Effective problem solving and decision making skills with strong organizational ability;
- Strong sense of urgency who works well under pressure and reacts to stressful situations with professionalism.

Monday - Friday

7:00 am - 4:00 pm