Health and Safety Manager - Cambridge, Canada - AGS Automotive

AGS Automotive

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market.

AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers.

For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

AGS is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to join our dynamic organization.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading and implementing the health and safety initiatives for the plants they support and proactively identifying health and safety needs and prioritizing accordingly based on risk.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advise managers, teams and individual employees on health and safety matters and corrective steps for multiple locations in Southwestern Ontario
Support corporate H&S programs and initiatives
Assess Health and Safety compliance with legislation, internal procedures, the OHSA and Regulation requirements by regular walk throughs, inspections, testing, documentation checking etc.
Collaborate in the improvement of new programs and approaches
Coordinate and participate in audit activities to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Provide structured mentorship for junior H&S representatives and identify professional development opportunities
Identify Health and Safety training needs, develop programs and conduct training
Attend and participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings
Develop and maintain systems to effectively analyze injuries and plant safety performance
Attend and assist in resolving work refusals and potentially dangerous circumstances
Lead team investigations of incidents and accidents as required by company reporting procedure
Specify personal protective equipment, guarding etc., as required
Create, maintain and analyze tables, charts and graphs to identify trends and focus safety efforts to reduce claims

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Postsecondary education in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Bachelor's degree
Working towards CRSP certification
57 years of Health and Safety experience
5 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to travel regularly to various manufacturing facilities as needed
Ability to coach and influence health and safety expectations of daily business operations
Thorough knowledge of the OHSA and Regulations
Awareness of external trends in occupational health and safety
Excellent English communication skills both written and oral
Effective computer skills, specifically Excel and Word
Certification in First Aid and CPR are assets

EFFORT:

Exceptional planning and organizational skills in a high paced environment
Strong sense of urgency
Effective prioritization and multitasking
Role requires strong combination of analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively across multiple levels of the organization, including orally presenting recommendations to Senior Management and the Ownership
High level of analytical and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to prioritize in a fastpaced environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required travel to our Michigan facilities; Valid passport required.
Personal vehicle is required as the role will frequently require visiting local vendors and plant facilities.