Manager, Health and Safety

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of applications from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President, Supply Chain; the role supports the growth and profitability of Griffith Foods Canada by proactively analyzing, designing, and implementing health and safety strategies and programs. This position will lead a team with one (1) direct report.

• Champion our safety culture and provide leadership in developing and implementing Health and Safety strategies.
• Promote and enforce Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices, while ensuring current compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Acts.
• Work with all safety program administrators to collect and maintain legislative and Company required documentation.
• Plan, organize, develop and implement health and safety training including annual refresher training; coordinate and administer training records for all required training and orientation.
• Conduct regular updates with safety program administrators to ensure program continuity and compliance.
• Develop strong relationships and facilitate employee-led, behavior-based safety processes in a team-based environment.
• Work collaboratively with Managers/Team leaders to identify and evaluate risks associated with hazards in the workplace and recommend changes to eliminate or control hazards.
• Participate as an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), providing support and guidance to co-chairs.
• Develop and implement safety statistics reporting and other health and safety reporting.
• Support all accident and near miss investigations to uncover root cause and track completion of corrective actions.
• Management of WSIB claims and return to work process for all occupational injuries/illnesses.
• Conduct ongoing inspections and safety audits; provide on-the-spot training as needed.
• Participate in third party audits as required.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years progressive Health and Safety experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• Certified Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP) is considered an asset.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence others to follow safety practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
• Strong customer service skills with an ability to handle issues/inquiries in a professional manner.
• Excellent understanding of workflow process analysis, accident/incident investigation and risk management principles.
• Solid organizational and planning skills with ability to delegate or escalate to management when required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team or independently as needed.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Sharepoint and Learning Management Systems.
• Ergonomic experience an asset.

What We Offer:

Paid top-up for pregnancy, parental and compassionate care leave.
Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith Foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on-the-job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact: askhr@griffithfoods.com.

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