SHEQ MANAGER

Our client is a global manufacturer committed to safety, quality, and sustainability. They’re looking for a hands-on Health & Safety Manager to elevate the SHEQ culture across their Eastern Canada sites (Ontario & Quebec). This role is all about driving accountability, improving floor-level engagement, and leading the shift toward a zero-harm, zero-defect mindset.

Position Summary

The SHEQ Manager is a high-energy cultural champion responsible for executing the company’s existing safety and quality programs across 3–4 industrial sites. Your focus is not building new systems but coaching, influencing, and driving adoption of the SHEQ management system. You’ll work directly on the floor, build trust with teams, and deliver measurable improvements.

Advantages

Reporting : Directly to a senior operational leader; close collaboration with Facility Managers.

Team : Support from an Eastern counterpart and a seasoned H&S Director.

Schedule : Full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday.

Travel : 10–15% to Quebec and regional sites.

Culture : Highly diverse, inclusive environment—fit and attitude matter most.

Compensation : $100–120K base + annual bonus (April payout).

Benefits : 80% employer-paid benefits and RRSP with 3.5% match after one year.

Responsibilities

Safety, Health & Environment (Primary Focus)

Lead all plant safety, health, and environmental activities with daily floor presence.

Implement divisional policies and convert strategy into practical, on-floor action.

Train staff (including temps) to ensure full competency on the SHEQ system (EHS Insight).

Manage safety reporting, investigations (RCA), and corrective actions to prevent repeat events.

Ensure compliance with audits, LOTO / Permit to Work, risk assessments, and JHA / JSA.

Oversee environmental compliance and transportation of dangerous goods.

Quality Management (Secondary Focus)

Support RCA and 8D corrective actions for quality issues.

Manage customer quality inquiries, including site visits when needed.

Lead monthly Quality Management Reviews and prepare summary reports for leadership.

Qualifications

Profile

A passionate, resilient, “doer” who can influence, motivate, and drive cultural change. Not looking for a corporate VP—this role needs a charismatic, on-the-floor leader.

Must-Have Competencies

Strong influence and EQ; able to win trust and drive change respectfully.

Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled trainer and storyteller.

High integrity, accountability, and follow-through.

Energetic, persuasive, and action-oriented.

Technical Requirements

CRSP designation required

5+ years’ safety & quality experience in manufacturing

Proven experience supporting a successful safety culture transition

Proficient in Microsoft Office and SHEQ systems (EHS Insight)

Assets : Behavior-Based Safety, Safety II, ISO experience, French language skills

Summary

Send your resume to Fatema.Pardhan@randstad.ca using the subject line : "SHEQ Manager – Mississauga"

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