EHSS Bakery Manager - Lead Safety & Sustainability

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries in Ancaster, Ontario, is seeking a Manager, Bakery-EHSS to lead and advance all environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at our site. You will ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements while fostering a safe, high-performing workplace culture that supports operational excellence.

This role partners with operations and the Joint Health and Safety Committee to drive performance, mentor the EHSS team, and shape the site's roadmap for

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a health and safety leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and provincial health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing EHSS programs within a manufacturing, industrial, or food production environment.
• Proven leadership, team development, and coaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across the bakery.
• Develop and execute the site's EHSS roadmap to support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor, measure, and report EHSS performance indicators, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage environmental compliance activities, including monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory submissions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the EHSS team, managers, and supervisors to strengthen safety ownership and accountability.
• Oversee incident management, investigations, return-to-work programs, and workers’ compensation claims to ensure effective resolution and compliance.
• Partner with operational teams, the Joint Health and Safety Committee, and external agencies to promote a proactive safety culture and achieve EHSS objectives.

Skills

EHSS leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Industrial environment experience

Communication skills

Education

Health & Safety degree or related

Job description

Aspire Bakeries in Ancaster, Ontario, is seeking a Manager, Bakery-EHSS to lead and advance all environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at our site. You will ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements while fostering a safe, high-performing workplace culture that supports operational excellence.

This role partners with operations and the Joint Health and Safety Committee to drive performance, mentor the EHSS team, and shape the site's roadmap for