Manager, Health, Safety and Environmental

Key responsibilities :

• Responsible for the effectiveness of the Health and Safety program for the site.
• Is the workplace Management Representative for the MOL.
• Administers Workers Compensation claims and reports.
• Oversee administration of WSIB program. Manages early and safe return to work program, claims management and modified duties program for injured employees.
• Identifies Safety training needs, deliver / facilitate various skill building programs to employees and managers to reach objectives.
• Actively participates in monthly inspections, safety talks.
• Creates and reviews policies and procedures and implement changes.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and action plan development for all recordable incidents (Kaizen / Deming).
• Track the progress of action plans and provide updates to management team;.
• Ensure required training is assigned and completed by employees.
• Review contractor safety guidelines and practices to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Organize plant Safety Committee, review committee audits and findings, and implement recommendations as applicable (Responsible for meeting the legislative requirements for record keeping, minutes and reports).
• Build the site safety culture and promote a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Meets / Exceeds requirements for food and employee safety.

About you :

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field of study.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an occupational health and safety role.
• Excellent knowledge of governing occupational health and safety applicable federal, provincial and municipal regulations.
• Experience with WSIB claims and return-to-work plans.
• Ability to professionally manage highly sensitive & confidential information.
• Ability to lead and influence others in a positive manner.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure; comfortable addressing difficult situations.
• Self-motivated; action and result-oriented; able to multitask and manage / drive multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong prioritization, decision-making and follow-up skills.
• Ability to offer and promote a high level of internal customer service.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and multiple levels of employees.
• Good listening, fact-finding, conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, report writing).
• Ability to drive projects to completion.
• Ability to support a 24 / 7 work environment.

Additional Information

• Travel requirements : 15% subject to the requirement.
• Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
• Must be comfortable sitting at a computer terminal for long periods of time.

Barry Callebaut can offer you a challenging and dynamic international environment that includes a broad range of opportunities for personal growth and development.

Apply for one of our interesting positions and start a great career in the wonderful world of CHOCOLATE. Barry Callebaut is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at the Chatham site.