Health, Safety and Environmental Supervisor

Dessert Holdings; Delta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium dessert company in Delta, British Columbia, is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environmental Supervisor. The role involves overseeing safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and promoting a safe workplace culture. A bachelor's degree in a safety-related field and at least three years of experience in a manufacturing setting are required. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting Safety in a manufacturing setting.
• Thorough knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Requires strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment at the facility.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform safety compliance inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with database applications

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field

Professional designation (e.g. CSP, CRSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health, Safety, and Environmental Supervisor

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Health, Safety, and Environmental Supervisor to join our team based in Delta, British Columbia. This role is responsible for the day-to-day safety initiatives in our facility. The EHS Supervisor will be required to promote safety attitudes, safe work practices and environments, as well as maintain and administer the EHS program with the objective of preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advises and assists in promoting a safe work environment at the facility.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state/provincial regulations by understanding existing and changing laws and rules, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
• Acts as an internal resource for incident and accident investigation using root cause analysis and reporting and tracking any data
• Responsible for keeping records of safety-related incidents and recommendation and administration of corrective measures.
• Collaborate by sharing best practices with other DH facilities and supports the execution of initiatives
• Reviews safe work procedures, written reports, and provides recommendations. Performs safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis & risk assessments.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Dessert Holdings employees, visitors, and contractors
• Partners with Human Resources in workers compensation management
• Understands local incident record keeping requirements. Responsible for completing and submitting compliance reports (300, 300A logs, injury reports, etc.) where applicable
• Coordinates the site health and safety committee and ensures compliance, where applicable
• Point of contact for on-site security, where applicable

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or technical training in any safety-related field
• A professional designation (e.g. CSP, CRSP) is an asset
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational health & safety regulations, and occupational health and safety standards (ANSI, etc.)
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) to be an effective influencer at all levels and display effective leadership skills
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft officeEffective organizational skills
• Must be a HIGHLY MOTIVATED, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail effective managing self with little supervision – self driven.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting Safety in a manufacturing setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in a production environment for extended periods of time, including stooping, standing, bending
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend
• Employee must lift up to 50 pounds and is required to ask for assistance if limit is exceeded
• Must be able to work in a food allergens environment
• Working environment provides exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals)

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands : The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,800 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.