Health and Safety Specialist

Ferrero International S.A.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Coordinator to enhance workplace safety and compliance. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement training programs, manage safety claims, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a commitment to fostering a culture of safety. Join a dynamic team that values quality and care, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the well-being of employees and the overall safety culture. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial regulations.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety training programs.
• Assist with claims management and ensure employee safety.
• Conduct safety audits and promote compliance with regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of OHSA regulations

Training and development skills

Claims management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Health & Safety

Level 1 and 2 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Power BI

Job description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

The purpose of this position is to support the development, implementation and management of the site Health and Safety systems to ensure regulatory compliance and to achieve continuous improvement in terms of performance and culture in line with Ferrero Group Health and Safety standards. Supports plant Operations by educating employees and administering and monitoring health and safety procedures to ensure the health and safety of all personnel working in the facility. Promotes organizational compliance with all applicable regulations and Ferrero standards.

Main Responsibilities:

Training and Development
• Develop site specific (Ferrero) policy and training programs for Lock Out Tag Out, Aerial Work Platforms, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, Forklift (Power Walkie, Narrow Isle, Reach Truck), Crane, and others as required. Training to be renewed as per CSA Standard and OHSA
• Assist with New Hire Orientation – ensure new hires are fully trained in policies and procedures before entering facility
• Develop annual training calendar and schedule Health and Safety training
• Assist the UGP Manger to ensure all RTO’s/Supervisor’s and TL’s have required training (Cert 1&2, First Aid, etc.)
Claims Management
• Assist with the management of WSIB claims from initial injury until close
• Correspond with Doctor, Adjudicator, and injured employee for claim updates, cost relief factors, appeals, and other.
Return to Work
• Work with injured employee and Supervisor to assign adequate duties that work within employee’s restrictions from Dr. (FAF) for safe and early return to work – to ensure zero lost time
• Monitor employee’s progression and ensure that employees continue to improve on their modified duties until they are fit to return to full duties.
• Work with Return to Work Specialist from WSIB to ensure modified duties are adequate and approved by Adjudicator for employee
Daily Safety Activities
• Assist front line supervisors in the management of any unsafe work/conditions that may arise
• Work with line team to provide proper tools and equipment to employees when needed to conduct their duties
• Support to all employees and line leads on items that need attention in regard to safety
• Assist with safety investigations
Joint Health and Safety Committee (Management Chair)
• Support the JHSC to hold monthly safety meetings to discuss safety issues within the facility
• Ensure members are adequately trained to conduct their duties
• Support JHSC to conduct Building Audits to find safety hazards and improper work procedures
• Work with members on Work Refusals and various issues that are present (PSR’s)
• Support JHSC to Sign off on Pre-Start Reviews and Lock Out Tag out Procedures to Commission machinery
Injury/ Incident/ Hazard Analysis and Investigations
• Investigate major incidents for severity and frequency (SIF / PSIF)
• Support line team on investigations minor incidents/accidents, near miss, etc.
• Support line team on data entry of all incidents that occur within Ferrero for reports and monitoring
• Analyze injury trends for root cause to eliminate it from occurring again
• Present data at UGP meetings/Plant team meetings
Health and Safety Program Evolution
• Assist UGP’s in ensuring compliance to local legislation through audits and checks, working to close any non-compliance items identified
• Support the site in the continuous improvement towards Ferrero health and safety standards, through continuous learning, training, and programs evolution
Environment (Chemical Storage Room)
• To assist in the implementation of and conformance to the Environmental Management System within key process areas.
Quality and Food Safety
• Ensure all program requirements/standards regarding quality and food safety are implemented, practiced and maintained

Who we are looking for:

• Level 1 and 2 Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, provincial and local regulations (i.e., OHSA, OHSA Regulations, WSIB Policy ).
• Safety Culture / SIF / PSIF / HOP (preferred)
• Post secondary education within a Health & Safety discipline
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft platforms (Office 365, Power Bi)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Strong investigative, analytical, human relations and communication skills

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Requisition ID

69937

Job function

Human Resources & Organisational Improvement

Meet Latifa from our HR team. Latifa is originally from Italy and discovered her passion and inspiration for people very early in life. This passion led her to her current career in HR where she supports colleagues to perform and succeed.