Ergonomic Specialist - Guelph, Canada - Linamar Corp

Linamar Corp

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**Ergonomic Specialist

The Ergonomic Specialist will be responsible for working with the Facility Management Team, the EHS Coordinator to establish, implement and maintain the company's Environmental, Health and Safety Management System, by auditing the effectiveness of the system and identifying areas for corrective action / opportunities for improvement.

The Ergonomic Specialist will support the achievement of the Company objectives related to Customer, Employee and Financial Satisfaction by carrying out the functions below as applicable.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

Carry out action to meet the Stepping Stool Performance indicators.
Conduct Physical Demands Descriptions
Conduct Suitability Assessments
Perform ergonomic risk related analysis on processes using industry accepted tools
Perform design/layout reviews on processes to support the Facility during new program launches
Test scenarios for improving ergonomics of assembly process and design and present recommendations to Facility Teams
Manage project timelines
Coordinate/conduct related awareness training, ergonomic job coaching
Participate in seminars, courses, and other learning opportunities through the organization.
Other duties assigned as needed

Credentials

Post-Secondary Education in kinesiology, biomechanics, ergonomics, human factors engineering or related field
Registered Kinesiologist credential be an asset (CCPE or R.Kin).

Desired Characteristics

Able to work independently and within a Team, in order to provide professional and/or technical guidance regarding ergonomics
Must be willing to learn new technologies, new products, new information and regulatory changes within industry.
Experience identifying, quantifying, and providing solutions to ergonomicsrelated risks
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Visualization and critical analysis of physical demands associated with manufacturing processes in virtual design phase
Ability to learn new software
Ergonomics analysis tools not limited to 4D WATBAK, REBA/RULA, SNOOK, NIOSH, etc.
Proficiency in MS office required

What Linamar Has To Offer

Opportunities for career advancement.
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Social committees and sports teams.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets.

From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Accommodations will be provided upon request.