Kevin Gregory
Innisfil,ON
Summary
Experienced Health & Safety Coordinator and Employee Advocate with a background in industrial and automotive manufacturing. Skilled in risk management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Dedicated to leading, coaching, and mentoring coworkers to achieve success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Coordinator
Wolf Steel Ltd. / Napoleon
, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated in a team effort to ensure Wolf Steel Ltd. is a safe place to work.
- Created and maintained Health & Safety procedures and work instructions to comply with legislative, regulatory, and company expectations.
- Advised and coached Leadership on health and safety protocols post-incidents, inspections, CI's, audits, and complaints
- Reviewed Incident Reports to verify the adherence to proper steps and achieve effective resolutions.
- Cooperatively manage the ESRTW Program with facility leadership to prioritize Associate wellbeing.
- Help to manage the WSIB Claims process (Form 7’s, WSIB correspondence, Associate/Leadership follow up, etc.)
- Managed the monitoring and maintenance of WHMIS, the SDS inventory, as well as other pertinent systems in partnership with interested departments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to deliver exceptional support and achieve optimal outcomes for Napoleon as a company.
- Managed the maintenance of up-to-date health and safety training information for all staff
- Provided expertise in assessing and enhancing safety measures for all Associates regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Supported leadership across multiple Wolf Steel Ltd. locations in health and safety initiatives by consistently traveling.
- Established productive relationships with vendors ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Partnered with various departments - Engineering, Maintenance, and Process Improvement - to execute company standard initiatives
Employee Advocate
Magna International Inc. (Pullmatic Manufacturing)
Unionville, Ontario
01.2007 - 12.2021
- Utilized a variety of tools including Employment Standards Act (ESA), Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), AODA, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Workplace Safety & Insurance Act to promote employees' awareness and comprehension of their rights within the workplace.
- Conducted investigations into workplace complaints, issues and inquiries through utilization of a web-based 'issues tracking database'
- Created a respectful platform for employees to address and resolve workplace concerns
- Enabled employees to take ownership of their issues and concerns through empowerment and support
- Provided guidance to Management regarding employee relations matters
- Facilitated effective communication between Management and shop floor employees
- Effectively communicated status updates for open and closed items in monthly presentations to all levels of the organization.
- Delivered regular updates to Management regarding workforce challenges and perceptions to drive enhancements
- Ensured effective functioning of Magna Intl.’s ‘Open Door Process’ in accordance with Magna’s Employee’s Charter and Corporate Constitution for fair treatment of all employees
- Embraced and promoted Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace through participation in Magna Intl. ‘EDGE’ initiative
- Demonstrated consistent adherence to strict confidentiality protocols
- Facilitated improvements in organizational policies through active participation with HR team
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health and Safety
Seneca College
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- WHMIS
- JHSC Certified
- First Aid CPR w/AED
- Mental Health First Aid
- Ontario MLITSD Investigation
- Workplace Incident Investigation
- Risk Assessments and Mitigation
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency Preparedness
- Conflict Management
- ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Human Resources Procedures
- Health and Safety Procedures
- Safety Training
- Industrial Hygiene Program Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Trainingskillsvolunteering
- WHMIS 2015 Trained
- JHSC Certified Member since 2001 - (ID# C83245)
- First Aid Level C, CPR w/AED (11/01/22)
- Mental Health First Aid (08/01/22)
- AODA (Mod. 1 10/01/13 / Mod. 2 09/01/15)
- Investigating Workplace Complaints (Manga Intl.)
- Communicating for Leadership Success (05/01/17)
- Managing Diversity, Trust & Respect (06/01/17)
- Strategies for Managing Conflict (06/01/17)
- Guiding Conflict Resolution (Magna Intl.)
- ISO 45001:2018 Auditor Training (07/01/19)
- Effective Presentation Skills (Magna Intl.)
- Challenge of Leadership (Magna Intl.)
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (03/01/17)
- Working knowledge of Human Resources procedures concerning ESRTW programs and WSIB claims
- Working knowledge of and experienced in the Ontario Ministry of Labour inspection process
- Well versed and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability and desire to encourage people to be better through positive reinforcement, coaching and motivation.
- Emergency Response Team Training (most recent 2019), Emergency Spills Response Training (2019)
- Aid in the review and updating of company EMS (ISO14001:2015) and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Facilitator of the company’s Employee Suggestion Program / CI Program (2007 to present)
- Licensed forklift driver from 2003 to 2007 / Transportation of Dangerous Goods Cert. (11/01/15)
Accomplishments
- Reduced lost time claims through effective management skills, training and awareness by over 85% within the first 2 years at Wolf Steel Ltd.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health and Safety Coordinator
Wolf Steel Ltd. / Napoleon
01.2022 - Current
Employee Advocate
Magna International Inc. (Pullmatic Manufacturing)
01.2007 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health and Safety
Seneca College
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