“Trouw Nutrition doesn’t just sell animal feed components, but scientifically based nutritional products and services.” - Nienke de Groot, strategic marketing manager
- Puslinch, Canada
- Full time
Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
Seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Director with a Vision for Safety Excellence. At Nutreco, we’re not just looking for an HSE Director; we’re searching for a safety visionary who can lead our North American operations to new heights of health, safety, and environmental stewardship.
Location: Canada (North America Business Unit). Bilingual French/English is an asset.
Scope: Steering 55 locations, including mills, barns/hatcheries, stores, and more across Canada and the USA. Willing to travel across the sites up to 50% of the time.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Leadership:
- Inspire trust and collaboration within the HSE team and OPCOs.
- Bridge the gap between global, regional, and local HSE efforts.
- Lead by example, instilling a proactive safety culture.
Strategy & Policy:
- Develop regional HSE strategies that align with global objectives.
- Foster a robust commitment to HSE principles at all management and staff levels.
- Oversee the implementation of HSE plans, aligned with Nutreco’s vision.
Risk Management:
- Perform safety inspections and risk assessments with precision.
- Maintain a comprehensive operational risk register and ensure legal compliance.
Training & Development:
- Implement impactful training programs to raise HSE standards.
- Provide expert HSE advice to support informed decision-making.
Systems & Reporting:
- Manage Nutreco’s HSE management systems effectively.
- Analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement.
Incident Management:
- Lead critical incident investigations and crisis management.
- Encourage knowledge sharing to improve HSE practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: BSc in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) would be an asset.
- Experience: At least 8 years of progressive experience in HSE roles, with a preference for candidates who have worked in a regional or global role, with multi-site leadership capacity.
- Experience of Auditing ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- Skills: Engineering or an equivalent qualification, with experience in Process Safety and operations
- Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in HSE regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Ability to manage HSE programs across diverse locations.
- Strong project management, change management and organisational skills
- Personal Attributes:
- A role model for safety and environmental responsibility.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Take the Lead on Safety!
Are you the trailblazer we’re seeking? If you’re ready to make a significant impact and lead our HSE initiatives, Apply Now and join our mission to create a safer, more sustainable future and become part of our visionary team.
WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAM through our commitment to continuous learning, supportive team, our commitment to work/life balance and an attractive total compensation package that includes a bonus, retirement benefits, and a competitive health package that starts on Day One!
Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group.
Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone.
We are committed to employment equity, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. There is no LMIA in place for this position. #SPTN
About Trouw Nutrition
Trouw Nutrition has a 90-year history of dedication to innovation and deep experience in developing smarter and more sustainable ways of raising healthy farm animals and companion animals. Our team of 8,300 passionate people in 32 countries relentlessly pursue solutions to the challenges facing our feed-to-food chain to help our customers Feed the Future.
Our broad portfolio of feed specialties, feed additives, premixes and nutritional models and services, along with our ever-increasing expertise in feed, farm and health makes us a one-stop-shop with limitless opportunities to create tailored, integrated solutions suited to each customer’s local situation.
Trouw Nutrition is part of Nutreco, global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, which in turn is part of the SHV Family of Companies, unifying over 50,000 people around the world.
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