SHEQ MANAGER

The Mission: Zero Harm and Zero Defect Culture
We seek an individual who can lead and assist the organization toward a zero harm and zero-defect culture. You will be the visible agent of change, transforming the current safety mindset from compliance-only to one of proactive, enthusiastic engagement.

Position Summary: The Cultural Champion
The SHEQ Manager is a proactive, high-energy leader responsible for the immediate and decisive implementation of the Client's existing safety and quality programs across 3-4 industrial sites in Eastern Canada. Reporting to a key operational leader, your strategic focus is not to build new programs, but to champion, coach, and influence site managers, supervisors, and employees to fully adopt the SHEQ management system. You must be a persuasive, floor-level leader who builds trust and drives tangible performance improvements.

Focus Area
Cultural Reset
Reboot safety and quality programs in the region by championing implementation and influence. Eliminate the cultural belief that "business is number 1, safety is number 2." - By December 2026
Certification Goal
Lead the region to achieve Certificate of Recognition (COR) certification for all Eastern Canada sites. - By EOY 2027
People DevelopmentTrain, coach, and assist site management and employees on existing Safety and Quality Programs. Instill a "no-repeat culture" for incidents and defects. - Ongoing

Advantages
The Environment & Compensation
Reporting: This role reports directly to a key operational leader, Seb, and works closely with Facility Managers across the region.

Team: Supported by an Eastern counterpart and a 10-year H&S Director.

Work Arrangement: This is a full-time, 5 days a week, on-site (WFO) position at the facilities.

Travel: Regular travel between the sites in Quebec, Brampton, and Mississauga is required (estimated 10-15% out of province).

Culture: The organization embraces a highly diverse culture across all ethnicities, ages, and generations. Fit is the primary concern for the hiring manager.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 base salary.

Bonus & Benefits: Annual performance-based bonus (paid in April). Comprehensive benefits (80% employer contribution). RRSP plan after one year, with a 3.5% company match.

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Safety, Health, and Environmental Leadership (Primary Focus)
Act as the main point of contact for all Safety, Environment, and Health-related items in the plants, with a strong focus on getting on the production floor daily.

Implement Divisional level policies and mandates, translating corporate strategy into practical, on-the-floor procedures.

Conduct continuous review and delivery of instruction and training for all employees (including temporary staff) to ensure 100% competency and understanding of the H&S management system (EHS Insight).

Manage all safety reporting, investigation reports (e.g., using Root Cause Analysis), and tracking actions to ensure effectiveness and a no-repeat culture.

Ensure adherence to all internal safety audit programs, Permit to Work/LOTO systems, and Risk Assessments/JHA/JSA.

Oversee the site environmental program in conjunction with the EH&S team and manage compliance for the transportation of dangerous goods (DOT).

Quality Management (Secondary Focus)
Support Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions in an 8D format for quality defects, focusing on permanent corrective action.

Communicate, investigate, and resolve customer inquiries related to quality, traveling to customer sites as necessary.

Lead and facilitate monthly Quality Management Review meetings and prepare month-end quality report summaries for plant and corporate management.

Qualifications
Candidate Profile: The Influencer
The ideal candidate for this role is not a long-tenured veteran VP, but a recent manager or "hustler" who is passionate, resilient, and possesses a high drive to achieve cultural change.

Non-Negotiable Skills & Competencies (HIGH EQ)
Charisma and Influence: Must be an "insane charmer and influencer," capable of bringing in the need for change without being obnoxious.

High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Exceptional listening skills are critical for understanding and overcoming employee and management resistance.

Communication: Excellent written communication (for amending policies/procedures) and oral communication (for conducting training and telling influential safety stories).

Integrity: Must be honest, treat people with respect, and demonstrate high resilience and accountability.

Energy: High-energy individual ("seller") with the ability to motivate others and move fast, following through on all commitments.

Technical & Certification Requirements
CRSP designation is a MUST HAVE.

Minimum 5 years of quality and safety experience in a manufacturing operation.

Proven experience working in an organization that successfully transitioned its safety culture.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SHEQ Management Systems (e.g., EHS Insight).

Assets: Experience with Behavior-Based Safety and/or Safety II philosophy (learning from what goes right), experience with ISO certification, and French language proficiency.



Summary
To apply, please send your resume to Fatema.Pardhan@randstad.ca with subject line "SHEQ Manager - Mississauga"


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