J.D. Irving

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

J.D. Irving$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in a safety-related field.
  • Over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • At least 10 years in a safety leadership role.
  • Certifications such as CRSP, CHSC, CHSE, or equivalent.
  • 5 years' experience in a Safety Leadership role if certifications are not held.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure regulatory compliance for safety and environmental operations.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance site safety culture.
  • Lead HS&E Specialists and provide support to direct reports.
  • Promote accountability for HS&E standards across sites.
  • Instill Irving’s values around Health, Safety, and Environment in employees.
  • Conduct regular plant tours to prioritize safety and environmental stewardship.
  • Manage the use of Intelex for timely corrective actions and assist with incident investigations.
  • Oversee environmental reporting and compliance, including for incidents.
  • Report on KPIs and provide overall Health, Safety, and Environment updates monthly.
  • Assist with the application of ISN at the site.
  • Establish a structured Safety Training Program with proper documentation.
  • Oversee the Environmental Management Program at the site.
  • Participate in various management meetings to provide HS&E coaching.

Benefits

  • Supportive corporate safety culture with opportunities for impact.
  • Collaboration with other HS&E Managers for knowledge sharing.
  • Access to structured training programs and professional development.
  • Potential to influence safety and environmental practices across multiple sites.
  • Involvement in senior management discussions and strategic planning.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring site compliance with applicable safety legislation and corporate safety standards.

Responsibilities

Ensure regulatory compliance in operations for both safety and environment.

Drive initiatives that will maintain or improve the safety culture at all sites.

Lead and support all site HS&E Specialist who are direct reports.

Drive accountability and consistency regarding HS&E standards across the sites.

Ensure the Irving values around Health, Safety, and Environment are instilled in all employees.

Perform regular plant tours to ensure safety and environmental stewardship is a priority and being driven by site management and supervision.

Ensure Intelex is effectively used, and site corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner. Assistance with serious incidents and investigations will be required.

Ensure site reporting to Environmental Regulations and Reporting, including environmental incidents.

Monthly reporting of KPI's and overall, Health, Safety, and Environment Update.

Oversee and assist with the application of ISN at the site.

Collaborate and communicate regularly with other HS&E Managers at other sites.

Ensure there is a structured Safety Training Program at the site with accurate proof of training documentation

Oversee the Environmental Management Program at the site.

Attend JOSHC, Crew, Planning, Engineering, and Senior Management meetings. Provide coaching and guidance for all HS&E issues when required.

Qualifications

Post Secondary Education in a safety related field

> 5 years in a manufacturing environment

> 10 years in a safety leadership role

CRSP, CHSC, CHSE, or equivalent and/or 5 years' experience in Safety Leadership Role

About J.D. Irving

J.D. Irving is a diversified conglomerate with operations in forestry, paper products, agriculture, transportation, and retail. The company is one of the largest employers in Eastern Canada, with over 16,000 employees. J.D. Irving is committed to sustainable development and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also involved in a range of community and charitable activities. J.D. Irving is headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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