Position Purpose:
This position reports directly to the Director, Environmental Health and Safety or their designee (e.g., a senior H&S Manager for day-to-day activities). The position may also have “dotted-line” reporting to an Executive VP, President, General Manager (or equal) within the assigned area of responsibility.
This position manages the implementation of core Management Systems and H&S issues and activities for assigned operations. Moreover, the Manager of H&S: 1) trains, monitors and coaches workforce to improve skill levels for managing Management Systems and H&S programs and initiatives and, 2) participates in the development, implementation, and on-going assessment of policies, procedures, written work practices, and other program components related to the VWNA Management System and H&S program – thus enabling continuous improvement towards maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, safety and compliance across the company.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitors and ensures employee and facility safety, security, and compliance performance regarding Management Systems and H&S rules, regulations, principles, and practices at assigned projects, area, or businesses.
- Works with field employees, office staff, safety committees, management teams, and clients (when requested), within an assigned area of responsibility to develop and sustain a pro-active, zero-tolerance H&S culture.
- Continuously evaluates all aspects of Management Systems and H&S programs for value, effectiveness, and improvement.
- Periodic review of projects' accident histories and provide recommendations for accident reduction.
- Provides routine updates to functional support department heads as applicable regarding issues and activities that put employees, the environment, company/client property, or company brand at risk.
- Conduct training assessments and skill gap analyses and assists with the resultant development, scheduling, and implementation of Management Systems and H&S training and awareness programs.
- Initiates activities that stimulate and maintain employee interest in H&S.
- Work with Project Managers and Site H&S Coordinators to resolve safety problems and issues. This may include a role as liaison between the project and other functional support departments such as; Communications, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Legal.
- Provides guidance and assistance for processing and managing work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with federal state provincial, insurance, and company requirements.
- Provides support and guidance to assigned locations for the successful management of non-conformity or crisis events.
- Lead incident investigations (including near-misses, injuries, illnesses, property damage, vehicle accidents, chemical releases, and the like) within assigned area of responsibility. Conducts a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for the purpose of identifying causal factors, preventive and corrective actions, and lessons-learned. Makes recommendation to their direct report where an RCA process indicates a program, policy, procedure, or training improvement is necessary.
- Participates in routine and non-routine as well as formal and informal audits and inspections regarding Management Systems and H&S (including facility security assessments). Develops appropriate reports and action plans to address program deficiencies or improvement opportunities. Tracks said plans and report from issue identification through resolution.
- Works with various departments and employees at all levels of the organization as a change agent.
- Monitors performance by gathering relevant data and prepares reports and presentations as required.
- Works with other members of the Management Systems and H&S department in planning, formulating, and implementing continuous improvement procedures regarding H&S, Environmental Management System (EMS), and quality related programs.
- Prepares annual financial plan for self and direct reports (if any). Operates within approved plan.
- Operates in a safe and efficient manner at all times and with fiscal responsibility.
Work Environment:
- This position consists of a combination of office and field work, with a high percentage of travel.
- Work environments may include conditions such as temperature extremes, inclement weather, fumes, odors, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating equipment, and water-related hazards.