Complex Safety Manager

COMPLEX SAFETY MANAGER –JBS FOOD CANADA, BROOKS, AB

The Complex Safety Manager will be responsible to lead the development and implementation of the Company's Occupational Health &
Safety (OHS) policies, systems and reports. The objective is to ensure the Plant layout, equipment design and OHS Standard Operating Procedures, as well as people practices including standardized safe work methods and high-impact behaviors, are developed so as to reduce/eliminate accidents which cause personal injury and/or property damage, reduce absenteeism, minimize WCB and related costs, reduce/eliminate orders and improve the effectiveness of staff involved in Occupational Health &
Safety activities.

At JBS Canada, our people are our greatest asset. We are very proud to have a team of high achieving, engaged employees. We are currently seeking a Complex Safety Manager to join our JBS Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and monitor (not to intervene, instruct or take responsibility for) on-site Contractor OHS programs and compliance with applicable regulations
Ensure worker safety and hazard recognition as paramount importance
Complete risk assessment in compliance with OH&
S and other Safety Regulatory bodies
Lead safety programs to effectively and continuously improve safety culture
Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions by maintaining and applying knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes
Manage and Direct including KPI’s for Two Safety Supervisors and Safety Analytics staff to support JBS Canada Occupational Health and Safety goals and objectives.
Create KPI's for the developed programs and ensure programs are on track
Compile and report statistics with regards to program outcomes, injury frequency and modified work
Provides coaching and technical expertise to Safety Supervisors, Safety Trainers, Production Supervisors and Plant Operations teams as it pertains to the application of safety best practices.
Provide technical advice and guidance to Senior Management on how to handle health and safety related problems and make needed changes.
Conduct audits and maintain JBS COR program including closing out audit findings, creating audit finding reports and determining proper corrective and preventive actions. Provide feedback to Management
Review equipment and Contractor RFP's for OHS content;
incorporate into OHS program development and training plans
Ensure Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs) are properly completed ensuring written reports follow the applicable regulations and OHS System.
Develops and constructs Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) identifying the basic job steps and tasks and their associated hazards and risks, and develops safe operating procedures and hazard controls
Develop tools for identifying workplace hazards;
develops plant-wide systems that support hazard recognition;
develops an effective JHA, manages the JHA based program as a key component of the occupational safety and health management systems;
enables plant to move from basic compliance to a pro-active safety management system
Design and deliver training programs for workers, management and Safety Committee members to comply with legislative requirements and improve Health, Safety, Emergency and Security.
Personally respond to all serious accidents, to ensure that proper investigation and follow up is done
Coordinate and liaise with Corporate Health &
Safety committee to ensure strategic alignment and adoption of best practices;
Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
Oversees the development, approval and implementation of emergency response plans all areas of the facility, aligned with JBS corporate emergency response system.
Ensure records and documentation are kept to protect Company interests
Ensure compliance with all provincial and federal applicable codes, standards and legislation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Post secondary education in, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health Sciences or related field.
CRSP designation preferred but not required
5– 7 years experience in progressively responsible H&
S role
Strong knowledge of manufacturing business and plant processes and equipment
Computer skills - desktop applications, Health &
Safety and HR applications
The ability to build relationships and credibility, to be in a position to influence others
Ability to design and evaluate effective training programs
Strong knowledge and experience in all aspects of Occupational Health &
Safety and Security
Able to develop and implement Job Hazard Analysis program
Able to identify and integrate into safe work methods, high impact behaviors, and develop and apply leading indicator measurements
Strong communication, interpersonal, organization and analytical skills

FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION
Please note that Applicants will be asked to complete a pre-hire medical and drug and alcohol test. Any offer of employment to the Applicant will be conditional upon passing satisfactory completion of the medical and passing the drug and alcohol test. A Criminal Record check will also be performed upon meeting all hiring criteria.