HSE Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose: To ensure ongoing compliance to required HSE standards, OHSA regulations, and ECCC/ MOE environmental policies through effective training of well-defined procedures, thorough auditing of performance to those procedures, and leading overall plant initiatives to highlight and carry out improvement opportunities to reduce risk.

Key Result Areas:

• Act as primary HSE contact for the Welland Plant and Customer Locations – oversee full implementation of corporate safety and environmental standards that insure OHSA, ECCC, MOE and governmental regulatory compliance.
• Supports creation of HSE goals for front line supervisor team and appropriate activity-based goals to drive HSE culture.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OHSA, ECCC/ MoE, MoL, WSIB and Provincial/Municipal regulators).
• Ensure that required regulatory permits are acquired, reports are submitted to regulatory agencies, and any site permit conditions (e.g. recordkeeping, air, storm water, waste, etc.) are met.
• Creates and facilitates HSE employee engagement to reach establish targets and objectives for the year.
• Develop and implement a thorough training program for all manufacturing employees for safety and environmental.
• Work closely with the Management, Quality, Production and Lab personnel to monitor key safety and environmental aspects
• Develop annual Site Safety Improvement Plan and lead efforts to implement and complete as planned.
• Create visual management tools to highlight HSE activity and encourage continuous improvement. Lean tools are to be utilized in process improvement.
• Lead regular audits and assessments to ensure required HSE processes meet standards and are properly followed by the workforce.
• Lead, train, and develop necessary HSE teams and committees that can assist in advancing HSE compliance and be prepared in event of an emergency.
• Maintain a well-organized and documented Emergency Action Plan and conduct tests of this plan to insure it will be properly followed in times of need.
• Lead all HSE incident investigation process, including cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.
• Management and ensure compliance of Vesuvius safety standards
• Collect all necessary data to submit required internal HSE reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with ISO14001 environmental standard.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Experience with OHSA, ECCC/ MOE regulations/requirements and industrial accepted safe work practices.
• Experience and knowledge managing WSIB claims and RTW programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles of HSE risk management.
• Knowledge of ergonomics, risk assessments and other related safety processes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work in a Unionized labour environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and Alcumus SafeContractor software.
• Well-developed oral and written skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering or equivalent technical discipline. Certified Safety Professional, preferred and/or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in safety management at a manufacturing facility.

Problem Solving & Complexity: Understanding of problem-solving methodology and ability to function independently as well as in a team to solve issues.

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.

Company Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.