Why join us?
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Ensures that environmental health and safety (EH&S) system requirements are established, implemented and maintained with conformance to the MillerKnoll EH&S managements systems and goals. Provide EH&S leadership, coaching and technical support for corporate or facility-based assignments and projects.
Essential Functions
Support EHS management in ensuring the consistent implementation of corporate EHS policies, procedures, and standards across the organization.
Facilitate the achievement of corporate and site-specific environmental, health, safety, and ergonomics objectives through site-based assignments and corporate initiatives.
Ensure compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), applicable regulations, federal and provincial requirements, internal standards, and industry best practices.
Serve as the primary site liaison with regulatory agencies, including the Ministry of Labor, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve health, safety, environmental, and ergonomics policies, procedures, programs, and supporting documentation.
Maintain training records, certifications, incident reports, inspection records, compliance logs, and other documentation required by regulatory agencies and internal standards.
Collaborate with operational and support departments to conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, develop, implement, and verify corrective actions.
Coordinate safety training, new-hire orientations, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and certification tracking.
Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits, workplace inspections, regulatory visits, and certification assessments.
Support health, safety, environmental, and ergonomics assessments, inspections, and audits, including the development and monitoring of resulting action plans.
Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to site and senior leadership.
Coordinate and attend monthly Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings, track action items, and monitor committee membership, training, and regulatory compliance.
Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to EHS committees, operational leaders, employees, and other stakeholders.
Promote and develop EHS committee members to serve as effective safety champions and support EHS excellence throughout the organization.
Promote a proactive safety culture through effective communication, employee engagement, visible leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
Perform other responsibilities and assignments as required to support EHS priorities and achieve business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
Bachelors degree in EH&S or related field or equivalent professional experience.
Professional certification(s) (CRST) in the EH&S field will be an asset.
3-5 years professional experience; 5to 8 year’s experience without completed degree depending on level of academic achievement.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage projects.
Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction, a work style that is action-oriented and proven decision-making ability.
Demonstrates the understanding and aptitude for manufacturing processes, equipment and materials.
Working understanding Federal, State, and Industry EH&S codes and regulations.
Proven ability to articulate clearly in both written and verbal form.
Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with people of various social/economic backgrounds, work experience and education levels.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools used in the MillerKnoll office environment.
Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without accommodations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
Compensation range for this role is $68,000.00 - $75,000.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Health, Dental, Health Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation, Sick time, and Parental Leave), Holidays, Retirement, Employee Stock Purchase in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.This posting is for an existing position that is currently open.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
