Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Armstrong, British Columbia Canada
Opportunity
You will develop, implement, and maintain safety programs designed to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace safety hazards for the Armstrong facility. Provide assistance to all areas to achieve compliance with regulatory agencies in order to minimize safety hazards while promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
As a Certificate of Recognition certified facility, you will ensure the safety program continues to grow and develop using best practice benchmarks of internal sister and other facilities. This role is also responsible for environmental compliance and testing, with support from Kohler’s corporate environmental team.
Specific Responsibilities
- Manage activities of the safety committee and safety teams, safety audits, accident investigations, ergonomic improvement projects, workers compensation case management, oversee the light duty program, emergency response planning, and safety and environmental training.
- Act as medical case manager and return to work coordinator for all WorkSafeBC cases. Bring leadership to modified duty program and support associates currently in the program.
- Coordinate safety compliance; maintain a comprehensive understanding of corporate policies and government regulations.
- Coordinate/conduct and document health, safety and environmental training programs. This includes safety orientation for all new/transfer associates. Review and revise as needed the health and safety program annually.
- Organize and complete required Industrial Hygiene monitoring and requirements.
- Coordinate training and communication activities to build management and employee understanding of and commitment to safety goals.
- Plan, implement and monitor accident prevention and loss control programs to minimize injuries, and the costs associated with those injuries. Conduct incident/accident investigations to identify root causes and to identify opportunities for accident prevention.
- Champion on-going ergonomic improvement projects. Provide project management related to ergonomic improvements, workstation layout, and correction of unsafe working conditions.
- Oversee Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, including coordinating annual chemical inventory listings and maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the effects of hazardous conditions and unsafe acts on employees.
- Compile monthly safety reports, including analysis of incidents, injuries and illness including but not limited to frequency, causation, severity and costs. Maintain and coordinate records of employee safety training.
- Ensure required emergency response planning has been conducted and implemented.
- In conjunction with corporate Environmental Health & Safety, coordinate exposure monitoring schedules. Act as plant liaison to production supervision and personnel for exposure monitoring results, recommendations, and control strategies.
- Coordinate and conduct respirator fit testing/training activities annually and for new/transfer associates.
- Obtain and distribute safety related promotional material (i.e. posters, check stuffers and mailings) within the plant.
- Coordinate training in the following areas: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Mater, Lift Truck Certification, Confined Space Entry, Fire Extinguisher Training, and Emergency Action Plan.
- Coordinate the first-aid personnel responsibilities.
- Acts as team member/co-leader and liaison for the Armstrong plant in Kohler environmental and sustainability initiatives. Coordinate the requirements, reporting, testing and disposal of materials.
- Other duties as assigned including participation and facilitation of Kaizen events.
Skills/Requirements
Minimum Requirements – What you need to qualify
- We are looking for someone who is motivated to grow their career in health, safety, and environment. Ideally, you have a minimum of 1 to 5 years of experience working in a safety-related role in an industrial, construction, manufacturing, or similar setting.
- A certificate, diploma, or coursework in occupational health and safety, environmental safety, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with relevant on-the-job experience and a willingness to pursue further training are also encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with workplace safety programs and a general understanding of health and safety regulations is expected.
- Certifications and/or experience in the following are considered as asset: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Forklift Safety, or Transportation of Dangerous Goods are considered strong assets.
Skill Preference – How you can stand out
- Experience in manufacturing, construction, military, healthcare, or another hands-on industry is valuable and considered transferable.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are essential, especially when working with different teams.
- A basic understanding of claims management and return-to-work support is an asset, or a willingness to learn.
- You’re hands-on, approachable, and eager to collaborate with teams in a dynamic, production-focused environment.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
