Who we are?
With a global presence, Sodecia is installed on five continents (Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa) with 42 business units working side by side with the world's largest automakers, developing products, services and ideas for the future.
We are specialists in stamping and welding, manufacturing automotive components for the Body-in-White, Safety & Interiors and Powertrain segments, in addition to design and manufacture of Tools & Equipment. Our technology centers located in Europe offer a complete collaborative engineering service, finding solutions that and value through advanced technologies, sustainability, agility, simplicity, and satisfaction.
Together, we develop and build products and services to improve people's quality of life!
Job Summary: The H&S/HR Generalist at Sodecia Automotive London supports and enhances the organization’s Human Resources, along with the HRSM, through positive employee relations, recruiting and maintaining/implementing human resources policies, programs and practices, as well as all areas of the business for Occupational Health & Safety matters.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides problem solving, analysis, training, coaching related to safety & ergonomic improvements;
- Conducts accidents/incidents investigations following internal and external protocols;
- Develops action plans and conducts follow-up internal and external safety audits to address all plant safety and environmental issues and adherence to applicable policies and procedures, legal requirements; ensure corrective safety actions are developed and implemented;
- Coordinates 5S audits, ensure corrective actions are developed and implemented;
- Selects the correct personal protective equipment according to the existing risks ensuring proper and effective control/monitoring of costs;
- Practices safe working techniques and re-enforce safety policy, guidelines, safety rules, procedures and all legally required legislation;
- Provides direction and support on all safety and environmental compliance inquiries;
- Collects data, maintains records and manages filing systems for Health & Safety and Environmental according to internal procedures and legal requirements;
- Creates and reviews daily, weekly, monthly, and annual safety reports to analyze critically all possible causes and severity of working accidents and diseases and define the preventive and corrective actions;
- Participates actively in the definition of new equipment’s/tools (phase project) in order to assure all legal safety requirements and ergonomics best practices;
- Develops, facilitates, schedules and coordinates safety training sessions according to legal and internal programs requirements;
- Maintains records of training and competence requirements in line with all stakeholders (internal and external) requirements (Customer Specific/ISO/IATF/Provincial Legislation)
- Participates in the maintenance of the ISO 14001/45001 programs in accordance with company policy and procedure, conducts audit, environmental training, workplace inspections and advice on environmental enquiries;
- Implements, administers and maintains HR policies, programs and practices.
- Responsible for full cycle recruiting
- Updates job descriptions
- Supports payroll and benefits programs as needed.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Education & Qualifications:
- 3+ yrs. of manufacturing related experience with hands on operational knowledge (preferably practical experience in automotive industry manufacturing environment).
- ISO 14001/45001 experience is required
- Bachelor’s degree or College education in safety engineering, management and/or Diploma in HR or Business Administration.
- Certified Safety training according to local legal requirements.
- Safety technician experience is an asset;
- Solid working knowledge of OSHA 18001, ISO 14001, 5S Methodology;
- Experience working in an organization that has a well-implemented “Safety Culture” is an asset.
- Previous experience in a unionized environment an asset
- Good working knowledge of current and changing legislation.
- Ability to work independently and in a team with limited supervision/direction
Working Conditions:
- Well-lit climate-controlled office area. Moderate exposure to noise (excess 85dBA) and dust when in the manufacturing environment.
Equipment and/or Product:
- Computers, Telephones, Printer & Copier Machines
Safety and Housekeeping:
- Responsible to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the OHSA.
- Follow and ensure the Company’s procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the plant.
- Ensure that you work and operate equipment according to SODECIA safety rules and regulations.
- Ensure that your department is clean, tidy, organized and a safe workplace at all times.
- Responsible to adhere to all Environmental Program ISO 14001 elements and attend training for same. Act in accordance to all Environmental policies, procedures and regulations.
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Sodecia has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.
We thank all candidates for their interest in the position. Only candidates who meet the criteria may be contacted by the HR Team.
Sodecia Automotive London Inc. does not use AI for hiring & selection purposes. This is an existing position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Experience:
- ISO 14001 & ISO 45001: 1 year (required)
- Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
- Health and Safety: 3 years (required)
- Human Resources: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
