Manufacturing Health & Safety Manager

We are fortunate to share a unique environment here at Nutri-Nation with a dedicated, highly skilled workforce that has a proven foundation built on mutual respect. We have always valued our employees as our most important resource. Our team is dynamic and enthusiastic, and we know you will enjoy growing with us.

Nutri-Nation Functional Foods is part of a private, family-owned, and operated manufacturing and marketing group which began in 1971 and continues today in the hands of the founders. First and second-generation family members hold key hands-on management positions with the company. The focus on quality, service and commitment to our customer partners’ needs is never left to chance.

About the Role:

The Manufacturing Health & Safety Manager works closely with all levels of management and employees within the manufacturing and office environments to ensure safe work practices and policies.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining health & safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations.

• Providing strong leadership and mentorship across the organization promoting a Safety-First work environment.

• Initiating, promoting, implementing, and maintaining Health & Safety projects and initiatives, including applying and working through all requirements to obtain a Certificate of Recognition (COR) / OSSE.

• Overall responsibility for risk assessment, audit review, monitoring and managing health and safety within the organization

• Providing guidance and support to the organization with regards to health and safety legislation, issues and compliance together with all applicable organization policies and practices.

• Being responsible for updating, maintaining, and conducting regular safety orientation and training with new employees, as well as ongoing training for existing employees and visitors, as required.

• Chairing monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings and preparing minutes for same, distributing as required, and following up on all points to ensure matters are resolved in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Conducting a regular audit of Health & Safety supplies, such as first aid kits, fire protection equipment, and personal protective equipment, and ensuring missing and expired supplies are identified and replaced in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Monitoring supplies usage, identifying inappropriate use, and providing training to employees, as required.

• Providing regular and accurate statistical reports to management and Human Resources on all medical aid, WCB incidents, and injuries, lost time injuries, health-related absenteeism, and disability information; including recommending corrective action, as needed.

• Managing and coordinating the First Aid team on the AM and PM shift alongside the First Aid Team Leader.

• Attending Management meetings and provide reports to management, as required.

• Coordinating and scheduling all Safety Inspections in each work area. Use I-Auditor Software to analyze issues and close off corrective actions.

• Scheduling and participating in tool-box meetings with each department and work to prioritize actionable suggestions. Turn suggestions into management proposals to solve problems and continuously improve.

• Attending educational programs and professional meetings as available for continuing professional education.

• Maintaining Health & Safety Bulletin Boards and plant-wide logs, and record employee attendance at all Health & Safety training for personnel files.

• Ensuring Health & Safety Program complies with all legislative requirements as set out by WorkSafeBC in relation to audiometric, air quality, forklift, WHMIS, First Aid Responder, Health & Safety Committee feedback, etc.

• Ability to perform ergonomic assessments.

• Working with industry experts, engineers and consultants to continuously improve systems.

• Investigating accidents, injuries and all incidents thoroughly and effectively, responding appropriately as required, including communicating, training, producing corrective and preventative action plans and following up with supervisors and employees.

• Working with Human Resources Department regarding occupational and non-occupational injury and illness, managing return to work programs proactively, working closely with the employee, their supervisors and the insurance organization to ensure the employee’s Health & Safety and protecting the Company’s interests.

• Diligently encouraging and promoting safety, through effective employee relations and communications initiatives, coaching supervisors, and providing counseling to employees.

• Adhering to all organizational policies and procedures

• Other related duties that may be assigned.

About You:

• University Degree or College diploma with discipline in Safety.

• Occupational Health & Safety Certificate or equivalent.

• Three to five years of safety management experience implementing and promoting safe work practices and policies within a food manufacturing environment or similar.

• Possess a minimum Intermediate First Aid certification, (formerly OFA Level 2).

• Familiar with obtaining and maintaining COR / OSSE certification.

• Proven technical writing skills for the ability to implement, edit and adapt standard operating procedures and work sheets.

• Experience with disability management, accident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis.

• Understanding of current legislation, Codes of Practice, Bulletins and other safe work practice requirements and recommendations.

• Familiar with WorkSafeBC regulations and reporting workplace injuries.

• Confidence, with the proven ability to build credibility and strong partnerships at all levels.

• Very strong sense of urgency with proven record of following through to meet deadlines and commitments.

• Energetic, self-motivated, creative, and an exceptionally positive outlook. A coach, mentoring personality that will work alongside the team to achieve goals and drive change.

• Proven ability to maintain confidence and ensure confidentiality of information and records.

• Complete proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common applications.

Competitive compensation is based on experience and knowledge. The hours are full-time from 7:30am – 4:00pm, 40 hours per week. This role is in Port Coquitlam, BC.

Perks & Benefits of working at Nutri-Nation

• Competitive wage and paid time off

• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program

• Opportunity to participate in a Profit-Sharing program

If this matches your skills and experience and you are excited to join a great Nutri-Nation Team, please submit a resume and cover letter and tell us why you think this job would be a good fit for you. We thank everyone who applies, but regret that we will only be able to reply to those we wish to call for an interview.

Email to: hr@nutri-nation.com

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