Health/Safety Coordinator

				Overview:

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Responsibilities:

* Establishes and maintains health and safety objectives, targets, legal, management programs and control procedures to ensure compliance with the legislation;
* Stays current with all legislated safety training;
* Develops, reviews, implements, and maintains required Health and Safety policies and procedures by managing them to meet requirements;
* Drives health and safety by motivating employees to promote awareness and provide leadership on issues of health and safety;
* Fosters new ideas to improve the safety program as well as reduce the environmental footprint of the facility;
* Reduces or eliminates workplace accidents/incidents;
* Conducts weekly health and safety inspections and measures all aspects of health and safety and audit compliance with the respective programs;
* Promotes a safe working environment by coordinating plant inspections and reporting statistics;
* Evaluates new projects or modifications to existing processes for potential effects to the environment or workers' health and safety through checklists and reviews work with the project managers;
* Identifies and organizes all required health and safety training to all existing and new employees (as required) to ensure due diligence;;
* Identifies health and safety concerns by surveying operations, occupational conditions, investigating violations and recommending prevention programs;
* Complies with all applicable legislation and regulations by advising management on needed actions;
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications;
* Replenishes first aid room, first aid kits and other medical/safety personal protective equipment as depleted and advised by departmental supervisors and superintendents;
* Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members.

Qualifications:

* Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
* Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
* Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
* Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
* Working towards certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is considered an asset.
* Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
* Strong analytical ability
* Troubleshooting ability is required
* Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
* Proven good presentation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects.
* Detail oriented
* Good computer skills
* University Degree in related field or; Community College diploma in related field or; five years safety related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Safety certification training (e.g., CRSP, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information, and MSDA) is considered a strong asset.
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers' compensation legislation.
			

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