Senior Health and Safety Environment Manager

We are seeking a Senior Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager to lead and coordinate all safety, health, and environmental programs and activities to ensure a compliant and safe work environment. This role is key in driving SHE excellence across the site, focusing on achieving optimal safety and sustainability outcomes. The SHE Manager will develop and implement local strategies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company standards. This role will be instrumental in reducing safety incidents and minimizing environmental impact. Additionally, the SHE Manager will manage SHE-related incidents on-site and provide guidance on SHE matters. This position is part of the Plant Management Team.

Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain local safety and environmental management systems.
Lead SHE incident management and oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to risks and incidents.
Conduct SHE meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, and identify areas for improvement.
Provide guidance to employees, contractors, and visitors on health and safety, ensuring compliance with industry, local, state, and national regulations.
Collaborate with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as the primary contact for SHE incident notifications, investigations, and case management.
Integrate occupational health and safety considerations into business decision-making and risk management processes.
Advise on engineering and maintenance practices to improve safe working systems.
Promote a positive SHE culture by implementing safety programs and initiatives such as the 10 LSP’s, 1-2-5 principle, and Gemba safety talks.
Regularly audit compliance and assess SHE performance to drive continuous improvement.
Monitor and measure SHE metrics using the SHE Scorecard.

Qualifications & Skills
Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or equivalent industrial experience.
Required qualifications by local regulatory authorities (based on location).
Project management experience.
ISO internal auditor or ISO auditor certification is a plus.
Familiarity with Lean/TPM tools and methodologies is a plus.
Proficiency in English required.
Knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or OHSAS 18001.
Additional Information
Travel Requirements: 15% as needed.


Advantages
Leadership Opportunities: Lead and influence SHE initiatives at a senior level within the organization.
Impact on Safety & Sustainability: Directly contribute to improving safety and environmental standards, reducing incidents, and promoting sustainability.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with management, HR, and other departments to develop and implement key safety strategies and compliance measures.
Continuous Improvement Focus: Opportunity to drive continuous improvement through audits, performance assessments, and the implementation of safety initiatives.
Professional Growth: Exposure to advanced safety, health, and environmental management systems, as well as industry regulations and standards.
High Visibility: As a key member of the Plant Management Team, the role offers high visibility and a significant impact on the organization’s success.
Career Development: Opportunities to grow leadership and strategic planning skills in a dynamic, manufacturing-focused environment.
Training & Development: Opportunities to develop expertise in ISO standards, Lean/TPM tools, and risk management strategies.
Travel Flexibility: Travel requirements are relatively low (15%), offering work-life balance with occasional travel opportunities.
Positive Work Culture: Lead efforts to cultivate a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility across the site.

Responsibilities
Develop and Manage SHE Programs: Design, implement, and maintain safety, health, and environmental management systems on-site.
Incident Management: Lead the management of SHE incidents, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are effectively executed.
Conduct Audits & Inspections: Perform SHE audits, inspections, and meetings to assess compliance, evaluate performance, and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure Compliance: Provide guidance to employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure adherence to industry standards, local, state, and national regulations.
Emergency Action Planning: Collaborate with management to develop and maintain an Emergency Action Plan; serve as the primary contact for incident notifications, investigations, and case management.
Integrate SHE into Business Decisions: Embed occupational health and safety considerations into business risk management and decision-making processes.
Advise on Safe Systems: Offer advice on engineering and maintenance practices to improve safe working systems.
Promote Safety Culture: Drive a positive safety culture through initiatives like the 10 LSP’s, 1-2-5 principle, and Gemba safety talks.
Monitor and Report SHE Metrics: Regularly track and report on SHE performance using the SHE Scorecard and lead continuous improvement efforts.
Training and Development: Ensure proper safety training and development for staff, contractors, and visitors to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience.

Certifications:
Required qualifications based on local regulatory authorities (specific to location).
ISO Internal Auditor or ISO Auditor certification is a plus.
Certification in Occupational Health and Safety Management (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is a plus.

Additional Skills & Experience:
Project management experience.
Familiarity with Lean/TPM tools and methodologies is beneficial.
In-depth knowledge of safety and environmental management systems.

Industry Standards Knowledge:
Strong understanding of ISO standards, including ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).
Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 is a plus.

Language:
Proficiency in English is required.

Summary
The Senior SHE Manager is responsible for overseeing all safety, health, and environmental programs and activities within the organization, ensuring compliance with industry, local, and national regulations. This role focuses on driving a culture of safety, minimizing risks, and improving sustainability practices on-site. The SHE Manager will develop and implement strategies for legal compliance, manage incident reporting and investigations, and work closely with senior management to integrate SHE considerations into business decision-making. This role also includes promoting a positive SHE culture, conducting regular audits, and measuring performance against established metrics. The position requires a strong background in safety management, leadership, and experience with relevant industry standards and certifications.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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