Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10^th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Health & Safety (H&S) Coordinator is responsible for performing H&S related duties on a professional level. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager, and will work closely with plant supervisors and managers.

The Health & Safety Coordinator has responsibility for non-exempt recruiting and onboarding.

The Health & Safety Coordinator maintains, administers, and implements company wide occupational safety programs, ISO management and serves as the coordinator for the occupational safety programs within one or more divisions and/or departments. The Health & Safety Coordinator plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates departmental occupational safety programs. There are no direct reports to this position 1st Shift (7am -4 pm) Starting pay at $62K/Year

Job Duties

•  Responsible for safety orientation, safety training, job site inspections and reporting.
• Maintain awareness of amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and recommendations.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all employees and subcontractors.
• Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for supervisors and field employees, with regard to WHMIS, Fall Protection, Orientation, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR/First Aid, industry specific related issues, etc. 
• Ensure the timely completion of accident/injury reporting to Corporate Office.
• Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental occupational safety programs.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace, conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices. Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
• Ability to influence management and other employee groups on a broad range of occupational safety issues and decisions.
• Conduct occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet local, provincial, and federal OHSA requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and occupational safety activities with departments.
• Direct and review the analysis of accident and injury data, identifying the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
• Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members.
• Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams.
• Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced occupational safety personnel.
• Provide training to managers and others on occupational safety issues.

This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary

Requirements

• S./B.A. degree in related field or Two (2) years experience in health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Required for the position skills in basic mathematics, organizational, communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to effectively prioritize, show initiative, and work independently.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Safety certification training is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers’ compensation legislation.
• Working towards certification, or already certified, under the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations is considered an asset

 Work Environment

• This job operates in an office and plant environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Able to maneuver around the plant floor to conduct tours, rapport building, and employee discussions.
• Ability to work inside and outside, in cold and hot environments.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• Physical ability to lift 25lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Position Type/ Expected Hours of work

• This is a full-time, salaried position. It is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• it is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Must be flexible with hours and days to accommodate our multi-shift workforce. Overtime may be required from time to time

A successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Comfortable dealing with change, ambiguity, and copes well with stress and deadlines.
• Deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks.
• Looks for ways to support team and help organization as a whole.
• Seeks input from others and works with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes.
• Carry self in a manner to be a positive representative of employment brand.
• Self-motivated with outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize requests with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal manager supervision.
• Willingness to work outside the job description parameters, thinking creatively about how to provide the highest level of customer and employee service.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.