Health, Safety and Environmental Supervisor

Health, Safety, and Environmental Specialist

 

Opportunity Overview
Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Health, Safety, and Environmental Supervisor to join our team based in Delta, British Columbia.  This role is responsible for the day-to-day safety initiatives in our facility. The EHS Supervisor will be required to promote safety attitudes, safe work practices and environments, as well as maintain and administer the EHS program with the objective of preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental impact.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advises and assists in promoting a safe work environment at the facility.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state/provincial regulations by understanding existing and changing laws and rules, interpreting standards, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
• Acts as an internal resource for incident and accident investigation using root cause analysis and reporting and tracking any data
• Responsible for keeping records of safety-related incidents and recommendation and administration of corrective measures.
• Collaborate by sharing best practices with other DH facilities and supports the execution of initiatives
• Reviews safe work procedures, written reports, and provides recommendations.  Performs safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis & risk assessments.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Dessert Holdings employees, visitors, and contractors
• Partners with Human Resources in workers compensation management
• Understands local incident record keeping requirements. Responsible for completing and submitting compliance reports (300, 300A logs, injury reports, etc.) where applicable
• Coordinates the site health and safety committee and ensures compliance, where applicable
• Point of contact for on-site security, where applicable

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or technical training in any safety-related field
• A professional designation (e.g. CSP, CRSP) is an asset
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational health & safety regulations, and occupational health and safety standards (ANSI, etc.)
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) to be an effective influencer at all levels and display effective leadership skills
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft office
• Effective organizational skills
• Must be a HIGHLY MOTIVATED, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail effective managing self with little supervision – self driven.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting Safety in a manufacturing setting

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in a production environment for extended periods of time, including stooping, standing, bending
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend
• Employee must lift up to 50 pounds and is required to ask for assistance if limit is exceeded
• Must be able to work in a food allergens environment
• Working environment provides exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals)

 

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for provide retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

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Dessert Holdings company (Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company or The Original Cakerie) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination; therefore, Dessert Holdings company (Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company or The Original Cakerie) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, military status, pregnancy, or disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state and local antidiscrimination laws.