Employer: Champion Petfoods
Location: Edmonton, AB
Expires: Jun 27, 2020
Reporting to the SVP, Operations and Ingredient Management, the Manager, Global Health & Safety will drive our health and safety program across Canada, the USA and wherever Champion maintains a business entity, supporting continuous improvement company-wide.
Responsibilities
Develop new and innovative programs to motivate the workforce to participate and engage in Health & Safety
Ensure strategies/programs are implemented at a global level
Address new developments in the health and safety regulatory environment and industry best practices globally
Provide leadership and direction to ensure the successful delivery, implementation and administration of corporate Health & Safety policies, processes and systems
Provide training, support and mentoring to Site H&S Advisors and/or Coordinators
Provide a central point of reference for other team leaders/managers/directors for Health & Safety matters, referring and consulting the appropriate subject matter expert(s) when required to ensure the highest standards of service and support at all sites
Conduct safety and incident reviews with Site-Led Health & Safety teams to address recent incidents, root causes, corrective actions and mechanisms for cross-sharing learning experiences
Develop new and update Corporate Standards
Conduct audits to help close critical gaps in performance to standards
Develop strategies and programs to create awareness of safety concerns, hazards, and conditions and methods for practicing safe work activities
Provide mentoring and safety knowledge development for site-led health & safety employees
Support investigation and/or assessment of any serious incidents and ensure protocols are in place to mitigate against recurrence
Act as an advocate for health and safety best practices within Champion, promoting awareness through the successful delivery of education, training, and development programs
Advocate for corporate health and safety initiatives on an executive level
Lead the KPI process and budget, including action plans as needed to address concern
Manage relationships with Federal, Provincial and State occupational health and safety regulatory bodies
Liaise with the Community and Regulatory organizations on behalf of Champion, represent the organization on various Industry and Stakeholder Committees and support the advancement of collective initiatives
Requirements
Degree or diploma in related to Health & Safety.
CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or CHSC (Certified Health & Safety Consultant) designation would be preferred.
Minimum 8 years’ experience in a safety position, or equivalent combination of education and experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing projects and people.
Experience developing and implementing Behavioral Based Safety programs.
Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes, preferably in the food industry.
Experience in research, analysis, interpretation and implementation of safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
Expert knowledge of the concepts and best practices of occupational health and safety.
Understand and have complete knowledge of all Federal, Provincial rules and regulations pertaining to safety codes and Occupational Health and Safety rules.
Able to conceptually work through high impact, abstract, and undefined problems, using root cause analysis and a focus on organizational goals and strategy.
Strong conceptual, critical thinking and design skills as applied to policies, programs, and processes.
Excellent communication skills to enable collaboration with all levels of the organization, and the ability to synthesize technical material into easily understood language.
Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders and authorities in the context of a critical incident or traumatic event, as well as investigations.
Proficiency in presentation and communications technology, such as Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Ability to present outcomes and recommendations to business leaders in a concise manner.
Capable of overseeing multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to train, coach, evaluate, and improve others.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-directed, highly motivated, detail oriented, and able to provide strong leadership to cultivate a strong team environment.
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
Travel between multiple facilities is required.
