TG Minto Corporation is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing high quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.

General Job Description

The EHS Manager is responsible for TG Minto's Environmental, Health and Safety Program and monitoring compliance with all relevant legislation at our Palmerston and Stratford locations, a company advocate. In addition, to provide training as required and assist in maintaining compliance with all legal and other requirements as they relate to Environmental, and Health and Safety legislation and standards. Interact with regulatory bodies as required.

What we offer

We want you to feel empowered to do your best work and we want to offer a benefits package that will lead you to success both here and at home. We offer competitive wages, along with Health and Dental Benefits. We also offer vacation days and floating holidays so you can be free to take some time for yourself and what matters to you. Along with that, we want you to feel good about your future – which is why TG is happy to offer RRSP with 3% matching after successful completion of your probationary period.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation ranging from $85,000 - $100,000/year
• RRSP Contributions with 3% matching
• Yearly Bonus

We offer a very extensive benefit program:

• Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1st full year)
• Benefits start from Day 1 – 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($500/service)
• Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Uniform Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
• Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year

EH&S Commitment

The EH&S Manager is the designated EH&S Management Representative for both Stratford and Palmerston. The EH&S Management Representative has specific duties which include ensuring that the EH&S Management System is maintained in accordance with ISO standards and ensures reports of the performance of the management system is presented to the Senior Leadership Team for review and a basis for improvement. The EH&S Manager will approve all ISO related procedures and work instruction and is ultimately responsible for EH&S on the site. HSE Manager shares information to Corporate EH&SS as well as from Corporate EH&S to all employees as applicable.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the Environmental Management System, ISO 14001 and the Occupational Health & Safety System
• Ensure the facility operates within applicable environmental and health and safety laws and regulations and policies
• Participate on the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee and Environmental Committee
• Develop and provide guidance on Environmental, Health and Safety issues and policies
• Assist with facilitating environmental and health and safety training programs
• Act as a liaison for the facility regarding health and safety and environmental issues
• Coordinate health, safety and environmental audits
• Ensure governmental reporting is completed on a timely basis
• Provide meaningful statistics to management in a timely manner to assist in continued improvement of environmental and workplace health and safety practices
• Assist in the health and safety evaluation of new machinery and make recommendations to Management to make new equipment safer.
• Develop, implement and facilitate where necessary training programs, and or training videos, in support of TG Minto's Health and Safety program.
• Support, coach, counsel leaders in employee relations and legislative matters and assist in facilitating resolution with team member issues. When necessary, participate in the performance management and corrective action process.
• Daily plant safety audits and activities designed to monitor the effectiveness of the company's EHS programs
• Contact person for the MOL for onsite investigations and reporting of critical injuries
• Assist in health and safety training for such areas as new hire orientation, WHMIS, Lift Truck, Tugger, Cranes, Respirator training, Fire Prevention, Safe Solvent Handling, Isocyanates, etc.
• Maintenance of the Hazard Communications System, WHMIS (SDS's), Hazard Alerts preparation
• Develop and deliver SOS safety talks
• Ensure medical surveillance testing is scheduled for paint department team members on an annual basis
• Air quality and noise testing is scheduled as required
• Field health and safety concerns where necessary
• Reporting accidents, accident trends, and countermeasures to TG Minto Management, JHSC and team members on a daily, and monthly basis
• OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management System
• Implementation and maintenance of the system according to regulations
• Monthly reporting of accident summary and EHS report to TGNA
• Work with the AGM, Corporate Administration to determine overall objectives and goals for EH&S and HR, along with reviewing policies and procedures for TG Minto.
• Coach and mentor direct reports to achieve professional growth and development.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• University or College degree/diploma preferably in one of the following areas: Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, EH&S Management Program
• Completion of or progress towards Part 1 & Part 2 H&S Certification an asset
• Certification as a trainer or auditor for ISO, including WHMIS and IRS (Internal Responsibility System) legislation is an asset
• Experience with environmental or safety improvement projects in a manufacturing setting is an asset
• Solid comprehension of current health and safety and environmental legislation
• Able to successfully communicate with all levels in the organization
• Capable of effectively designing and delivering training programs
• Possesses excellent organization skills essential for maintaining systems
• Proven ability dealing with government agencies (MOL & MOE)
• Previous supervisory managing a team of H&S professionals
• Effective Project Management skills
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for supervising EH&S Activities & Specialists for Palmerston & Stratford

Language Skills

• The incumbent needs to demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and information clearly to team members at all levels of the organization.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under potentially stressful conditions.
• Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to support various shifts and to travel between multiple sites.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions while performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to walk and perform inspections in a loud environment and amongst large machinery.
• Contact with chemicals – in a controlled environment – will be required.