Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

at  Kruger Products

Kruger Products Away From Home (AFH) Division manufactures and distributes high quality, cost-effective product solutions to a wide range of commercial and public entities. Through warehouse clubs, food-service and wholesale distributors and janitorial-supply companies, AFH supplies quality paper-based solutions to vast markets including the accommodation, food service, property management and healthcare sectors. Under distinguished brands such as Embassy® and White Swan®, our AFH’s product lines include one and two-ply bathroom tissue, facial tissue, napkins, wipers, multifold, singlefold and C-fold paper towels, along with dispensers and handcare products.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator, under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, will support the development, administration, and implementation of companywide occupational safety programs. This individual is responsible for collecting and organizing data for the analysis of health and safety reports to determine trends and make recommendations to senior management on preventative or corrective measures and align Health & Safety initiatives with the company’s strategic objectives.
The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator reports to the Human Resources Manager.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists and supports department leaders to ensure each department is meeting regulatory compliance
• In conjunction with the Human Resources Manager, develops and revises safety policies, procedures and programs for:
• Employees
• Contractors
• Visitors
• Provides support and/or oversight to operations and maintenance for implementation of Safe Work Practices, Industrial Hygiene and Emergency Response Programs
• Monitors and reviews workplace accommodations and return to work plans
• Supports the investigation of incidents, accidents or injuries and ensures completion and submission of accident/incident reports as required by the company and legislative bodies (WSIB)
• Ensures proper safety orientation training of all newly hired employees and continuing safety and environmental training for current employees
• Conducts assessments to ensure employees are modeling appropriate safety behaviors
• Completes risk analysis to prioritize risk in operations and develops action plans for reduction or elimination of risk at source
• Partners with managers and employees to positively impact the Facility’s Safety Culture business results
• Audits the plant safety systems, processes, procedures, and products to assess adequacy, degree of use, and effectiveness while identifying areas for improvement. Initiate improvements and/or adjustments to processes and systems when required
• Develop, update, and maintain a strong EH&S Management system
• Actively participate to the EH&S Network and Governance
• Chair JHSC monthly meeting
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in Environmental Health and Safety
• 3- 5 years experience in an environmental, health and safety role
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, OSHA, Provincial and Federal regulations, and standards
• Must have JHSC certification
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of Environmental aspects is an asset
• Experience managing WSIB reporting and return to work process
• Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Ability to influence peers in the plant to get their empowerment in EH&S
• Collaborative spirit to work with the other sites of the organization and the EH&S Corporate department
• Ability to conduct training programs and facilitate group presentations
• Plan and organize own work activities, manage work time efficiently, work independently
• To have proven complex analytical skills as well as ability to develop sound recommendations and solutions
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for independent judgment and successful outcomes
• Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Consistent track record for executing performance objectives and delivering results
  Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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