HSE Lead

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

IKO Pacific is one of our most advanced manufacturing facilities, located in the scenic border town of Sumas, Washington. As a key contributor to IKO’s North American operations, this plant is known for its cutting-edge technology, strong safety culture, and commitment to sustainability. Team members at IKO Pacific are part of a collaborative, high-performance environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the forefront.

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Role: HSE Site Lead

Job Summary: The HSE Site Lead is a core safety champion—implementing and auditing EHS programs, coaching staff, investigating incidents, and working closely with engineering and plant leadership to drive continuous safety improvements. A blend of technical expertise, educational background, regulatory knowledge, and people leadership is essential.

Compensation: $91,000.00 to $107,000.00

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Spending Account

• Employee Support and Mental Wellness

• Short term disability

• 401k Match

• Paid vacation

• Floating days

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Engagement Events

• Awards and Recognition

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities 

• Implementing safe working techniques and reinforce the safety policies, guidelines and procedures as set out by IKO and all regulatory agencies. Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs.

• Actively coaches’ peers, salaried and hourly employees on expected and acceptable safety behaviors and activities on the shop floor to improve and attain a goal of zero incidents

• Providing advice, assist, and audit line management to ensure that EH&S policies and procedures are implemented and working as intended.

• Responsible for investigations of possible losses; evaluating the risk in such loss exposure; developing and implementing a plan to correct or prevent a loss and audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness. Focal point for Corporate H&S, Environmental, and Loss Prevention Audits.

• Responsible for preparing and maintaining all plant environmental and regulator records. Ensuring that reports are completed on time and ready for the Plant Manager’s review and signature.

• Responsible for ensuring that the Plant Manager is immediately informed of any regulatory compliance issues with the Plant.

• Collaborating with Plant and Process Engineers to identify and track engineered safety solutions to eliminate unsafe conditions.

• Providing hands-on guidance to Plant leadership & Supervisors regarding incident reporting/investigation program to ensure company standards and processes are met.

• Reviewing incidents to ensure Root Cause Analysis is completed to prevent reoccurrences and drive corrective actions through health checks.

• Maintaining all Industrial Hygiene & medical surveillance programs.

Qualifications 

• BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering or related discipline

• Three to five years prior experience in a manufacturing setting working in a Health, Safety & Environmental Role

• Detailed understanding of general industry standards and knowledge of basic health and safety concepts such as hazard & risk assessment, behavior-based safety, machine / equipment safety etc.

• DOT Hazardous Waste Manifest/ RCRA

• Possess the ability to handle multiple priorities and a wide variety of tasks to meet deadlines, all with a sense of urgency

• Superior analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, resolve issues, mitigate risks, and initiate continuous improvements initiatives

• The ability to chair meetings and presentations Above average communication skills to enable the transfer of clear and concise information at all levels of the organization.

• Passion for results, strong work ethic and acts with a sense of urgency and purpose balanced with strategic and day-to-day operational intent

• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities with the ability to make decisions under pressure in an environment of rapid change

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.