Safety Supervisor

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for leading frontline safety performance across all mill operations, including melt shop, tubular production, finishing, maintenance, coating and contractor activities. This role provides peer‑to‑peer coaching, conducts structured work observations, verifies safe work practices, and ensures compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and site‑specific safety requirements. The supervisor is a visible, engaged presence on the floor, driving a proactive safety culture through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide daily peer‑to‑peer coaching to employees, emphasizing hazard recognition, safe decision‑making, and adherence to critical safe behaviors

• Maintaining high visibility on the floor and modelling correct behaviours at all times

• Lead by example through consistent field presence, professional conduct, and reinforcement of mill safety values

• Participate as needed in toolbox talks and targeted safety conversations based on emerging risks or recent incidents

• Conduct routine and structured work observations across all operational areas, documenting findings and ensuring timely corrective actions

• Verify proper use of PPE, machine guarding, housekeeping standards, and safe operating practices

• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and intervene immediately to prevent injury or equipment damage

• Review and audit operating procedures, safe work instructions, and job hazard analyses to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current practices

• Support frontline leaders in updating procedures when process changes, new equipment, or incident learnings occur

• Conduct lockout/tagout (LOTO) field reviews, ensuring energy isolation steps are followed precisely and documentation is complete

• Oversee day‑shift contractor activities, ensuring all contractors meet site safety requirements before starting work

• Conduct contractor onboarding, orientation verification, and daily work‑permit reviews

• Monitor contractor work areas for compliance with LOTO, confined space, hot work, and other high‑risk controls

• Participate in incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and development of corrective actions

• Support reporting of near misses, hazards, and safety concerns through coaching and follow‑up

• Assist in emergency response drills and ensure readiness of equipment and personnel

• Complete daily safety logs, observation reports, and LOTO verification records

• Track corrective actions and ensure closure within required timelines

• Provide shift‑level safety updates to the Safety Manager and Operations leadership

• Deliver refresher training on critical safety topics such as LOTO, fall protection, mobile equipment, and hazard communication

• Mentor new employees and supervisors on site safety expectations and procedures

• Support annual safety training plans and competency assessments

Requirements

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

• Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners Certificate, CRST, CRSP or a related designation (preferred)

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a safety management or supervisory role, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction setting

• Experience in Unionized environment considered an asset

• In-depth knowledge of Provincial regulations and safety management systems

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Ability to assess risks and implement effective control measures

• Proficient with safety software, reporting tools and Microsoft applications

• Ability to work rotating day/night shifts, including extended workdays, weekends, and statutory holidays