Manager Health & Safety

JELD-WEN, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Winnipeg is seeking a Manager Health & Safety to lead their health and safety programs. This role involves developing policies, managing WCB claims, and delivering safety training to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in health and safety within a manufacturing environment, strong communication and leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safety and regulatory excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental benefits

Generous leave policies

Retirement program

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of Health, Safety, and WCB legislation in Manitoba.
• 5 years experience in Health, Safety, and Workers Compensation in manufacturing.
• Ability to prepare and sell business cases for proposed projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site environmental, health and safety program.
• Develop policies to minimize accidents and ensure compliance.
• Manage WCB claims and facilitate return to work programs.

Skills

Health and Safety Certification

Strong communication skills

Leadership and managerial skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

OHS Certificate, CRSP designation or equivalent

Job description

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JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Manager Health & Safety to join our growing team.

External Job Description

The Plant Safety Manager will lead the site environmental, health and safety program. They will assist site leadership with establishing site specific policies and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and JELD-WEN Global EHS requirements, and create a strong EHS culture.

Job Description:

• Develop and/or aid in the development and implementation of policies and operating procedures to minimize accidents and related costs and comply with legislation.
• Manage WCB claims, Return to Work Program, claims appeal and claim costs.
• Oversee the design and delivery of training programs for workers, management, and Safety Committee members to comply with legislative requirements.
• Develop and deliver safety training as required
• Track safety performance, identify areas of weakness and set and measure results against goals.
• Audit the compliance to company safety policies and procedures and take necessary steps to remedy areas of non-compliance in cooperation with management.
• Administer the Safety program, including document control, monitoring, and maintenance of Safety records.
• Conduct environmental, health and safety inspections in the workplace.
• Training site employees on environmental, health & safety advice to all employees.
• Track environmental, health and safety inspections and audit findings to closure.
• Report injuries, illnesses and near misses to the corporate environmental, health and safety department and business leaders.

Qualifications:

• Certification in Health and Safety and significant knowledge of Health, Safety and WCB related legislation in Manitoba
• OHS Certificate, CRSP designation or equivalent (or actively pursuing designation)
• Preferred 5 years experience in Health, Safety and Workers Compensation role in a manufacturing environment, with a verifiable track record of program success in a management position with increasing responsibility in health and safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Knowledge of business and plant processes
• Ability to prepare and sell business cases for proposed projects
• Leader and Manager skills – department and project team management
• Significant skills required to accomplish goals through people who do not report to this position
• Ability to design and evaluate effective training programs
• Considerable tact and discretion required in dealing with employees, managers and external enforcement authorities on safety issues

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Internal Job Description

The Plant Safety Manager will lead the site environmental, health and safety program. They will assist site leadership with establishing site specific policies and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and JELD-WEN Global EHS requirements, and create a strong EHS culture.

Job Description:

• Develop and/or aid in the development and implementation of policies and operating procedures to minimize accidents and related costs and comply with legislation.
• Manage WCB claims, Return to Work Program, claims appeal and claim costs.
• Oversee the design and delivery of training programs for workers, management, and Safety Committee members to comply with legislative requirements.
• Develop and deliver safety training as required
• Track safety performance, identify areas of weakness and set and measure results against goals.
• Audit the compliance to company safety policies and procedures and take necessary steps to remedy areas of non-compliance in cooperation with management.
• Administer the Safety program, including document control, monitoring, and maintenance of Safety records.
• Conduct environmental, health and safety inspections in the workplace.
• Training site employees on environmental, health & safety advice to all employees.
• Track environmental, health and safety inspections and audit findings to closure.
• Report injuries, illnesses and near misses to the corporate environmental, health and safety department and business leaders.

Qualifications:

• Certification in Health and Safety and significant knowledge of Health, Safety and WCB related legislation in Manitoba
• OHS Certificate, CRSP designation or equivalent (or actively pursuing designation)
• Preferred 5 years experience in Health, Safety and Workers Compensation role in a manufacturing environment, with a verifiable track record of program success in a management position with increasing responsibility in health and safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Knowledge of business and plant processes
• Ability to prepare and sell business cases for proposed projects
• Leader and Manager skills – department and project team management
• Significant skills required to accomplish goals through people who do not report to this position
• Ability to design and evaluate effective training programs
• Considerable tact and discretion required in dealing with employees, managers and external enforcement authorities on safety issues

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#JWCanada

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn .

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.