Manager, Health, Safety & Environment

Company

Woodbridge

Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc.

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.

We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Ensuring that the Health, Safety and Environment system meets the legal, environmental and physical requirements of employees at approximately 6 operating facilities in a specific geographic area, aiming at the sustainability of the company.

• Provide leadership and direction to drive continual improvement and the achievement of goals through direct plant support to assigned locations within their Region or Business Unit in the implementation and management of our HS&E Management System, the identification of risk, and the control/prevention of occupational injury, illness, or property loss. Assist their assigned facilities to incorporate changes to the HS&E Management System as they occur.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through direct assistance with plant and corporate personnel in areas such as environmental permitting, industrial hygiene assessments, ergonomic assessments, risk assessments, problem analysis/troubleshooting, decision-making, and interpretation of applicable legislation. Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues. Complete and drive HS&E-related cost/benefit analysis on workplace projects/improvements. Participate in the establishment of annual strategic goals for their plants.
• Provide knowledge, direction and assistance to the management teams in their assigned plants in the reduction and elimination of waste, the achievement of 100% recycling, reduction of discharges of contaminants to the environment, and in the reduction of energy consumption and costs from its operations.
• Is a coach/mentor to employees charged with responsibility for the management of HS&E within their area of responsibility, including all HSE representatives. Interact with the unions at the local and national level as required. Facilitate quarterly nodal meetings, as necessary. Attend regular BU Meetings to discuss current performance, issues or concerns, action plans to eliminate concerns, goals versus actual, and current projects.
  
  Provide monthly HSE performance BU updates.
• Participate as a team member in annual plant internal audits within their region or BU and provide guidance, direction and implementation assistance where required with regard to non-conformances and continual improvement activities.
• Provide direct assistance and support as the HS&E expert on a matrix team and/or committee on plant and corporate projects such as new plant builds/acquisitions,…