POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, HSE is accountable for the creation, implementation, management and oversight of the Health, Safety and Environment strategy for Mattr's Composite Technology division. This role oversees multiple facilities subject to multiple legislative, legal and regulatory requirements in different jurisdictions and countries. The Director HSE ensures compliance with all associated corporate policies/procedures as well as any legislated jurisdictional requirements, while also making suggestions and policy adjustments where required.

The incumbent shall drive HSE risk reduction, continuous improvement and facilitate a strong and effective HSE culture throughout Mattr. The role requires collaboration and frequent interfacing both internally and externally, and must possess exceptional communication, project management and leadership skills. The Director, HSE is also accountable for providing strong leadership to the HSE team, audits, specific projects, creating and executing a training strategy, conducting training, evaluating systems, analyzing safety related data, and developing programs and processes for the continued improvement of HSE performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

HSE Management

Determine HSE goals and strategies for Composite Technologies and ensure they align with Mattr values and meet all Canadian and US legislative requirements
Ensure compliance with all regulatory laws, codes and standards as well as corporate written policies and procedures
Develop and maintain associated HSE metrics as required within Composites and at a corporate level and ensure timely reporting on established deadlines
Manages HSE audits, benchmarking and key performance indicators
Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the management system and ensure timely corrective action of HSE audit findings
Participate in all HSE management system audits, including; Mattr, COR and periodic OHS inspections and provide audit support to other divisions as required
Identify HSE resource requirements to effectively deliver HSE programs
Manage all aspects of HSE policies and procedures, including but not limited to, hazard analysis and identification, incident investigation, contractor safety, emergency response, machine guarding, electrical safety, hazardous energy control, confined space, fall protection, incident investigation, bio safety, industrial hygiene programs, and return to work programs
Provide guidance to Executive Leadership Team and Group President related to HSE metrics and initiatives, as well as the Board of Directors
Create and implement HSE short and long term strategy

Risk Management:

Ensure that all high potential risk items receive leadership attention and are mitigated to acceptable levels when identified.
Use key indicators through tracking and reporting tools to identify negative risk trends and facilitate corrective actions in a timely manner.

HSE Training Management

Ensure that all fundamental HSE related training is created, managed, maintained and up to date as per corporate policies and procedures and business unit/division requirements.
Develop and maintain HSE training matrix for divisional HSE personnel as well as leadership teams. Develop and implement HSE orientation program.
Ensure onboarding of new personnel is effective and that all core expectations, policies and procedures are understood.

HSE Mentorship and Engagement

Complete regular plant and field visits to observe, provide mentorship and assess level of HSE culture.
Support all leadership by way of coaching during safety related incidents, events and communication.
Deliver monthly and quarterly statistics to senior management and provide commentary on trends, initiatives and overall HSE culture at divisions,
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through all aspects of HSE.

REQUIREMENTS:

10+ years of experience in an HSE with minimum 3 years of leadership role with direct reports
Proficiency in all aspects of Occupational safety and health, chemical, environmental and HSEMS regulations.
Experience implementing HSE programs, training and management systems at multi-site locations.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to operate within all levels of the organization.
Excellent computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing, databases) and experienced in data analysis.
Knowledge and training in US/CDA health, safety and environmental regulations and how to apply them in varying situations.
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, cultural change and increase HSE performance.
Strong ability to build working relationships and contacts internally and externally

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