Senior Manager, Safety

About the role

Lead the ongoing improvement and standardization of the Occupational Health and Safety Program and related Safety Management Systems, consistent with the various laws, codes, and regulations that apply across the seven states we operate in. Collaborate closely with operational leadership to cultivate a culture of safety excellence, positioning Canfor as a frontrunner in health and safety standards for both employees and customers.

Provide expert guidance on safety standards and regulatory requirements across all levels of the organization, designing and overseeing safety programs and protocols, managing internal and external audits, and delivering comprehensive health and safety training. Act as a pivotal part in working alongside regional safety managers, mill health & safety advisors, mill management, and all employees to implement and sustain safety initiatives that align with our overarching safety strategy.

Create training and policies on a variety of issues that include but are not limited to: machine guarding, lockout, hot work, confined space, fall protection, PPE, cranes and lifting devices, forklifts, industrial hygiene, noise, loss management, contractor management, loss prevention, combustible dust, first aid, and emergency response. Collaborate with management teams on delivering safety training for all employees.

Telecommuting permitted 20% per week within the same geographic location as the assigned office location unless otherwise pre-approved by the Business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute safety programs for a mid-to-large size manufacturing organization.
• Conduct incident investigations and provide related training.
• Manage emergency management processes, requirements, and structure, including auditing knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with safety laws and regulations.
• Utilize cloud-based software for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), such as Enablon.
• Apply risk management software tools.
• Oversee safety initiatives in manufacturing operations, specifically within sawmilling.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in creating and executing safety programs for a mid-to-large size manufacturing organization.
• 5 years of experience in each of the following:
  • Incident investigation skills and training.
  • Emergency management processes, requirements, and structure, including auditing knowledge.
  • Safety laws.
  • Cloud-based EHS software, like Enablon.
  • Manufacturing operations, specifically within sawmilling.
  • Risk management software tools.
• 40% domestic travel is required.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pay

$145,860 - $147,860 per year.

About Canfor

We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.