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Lead project implementation and build a culture of innovation project management.Manage and maintain company idea platform by driving evaluation process.Manage the Innovation project portfolio.

Review current policies and operating procedures, develop changes to enhance efficiency and work with management team to implement new policies and procedures as needed.Document findings, prepare reports and make recommendations.Develop new processes and procedures to enhance operations.Work with managers and employees to implement changes.Train employees to use new systems or follow new policies.Determine the effectiveness of new processes.Perform audit… Show more Review current policies and operating procedures, develop changes to enhance efficiency and work with management team to implement new policies and procedures as needed.Document findings, prepare reports and make recommendations.Develop new processes and procedures to enhance operations.Work with managers and employees to implement changes.Train employees to use new systems or follow new policies.Determine the effectiveness of new processes.Perform audit processes.Create new programs for continuous improvement.Member of the Global Best Practices Team, ensuring Best Practices are implemented and followed.Analyze and report sustainability data for plant.Lead health and safety special projects. Show less

Lead and coordinated logistics for internal and external meetings (complex travel included).Managed special projects.Managed inquiries quickly, and proactively followed through on tasks to successful completion.Supported leaders in maintaining relationships with key people to ensure progression in communications and to surface and pursue opportunities for collaboration.Embraced the culture, values, and goals of the organization when engaging with internal and external… Show more Lead and coordinated logistics for internal and external meetings (complex travel included).Managed special projects.Managed inquiries quickly, and proactively followed through on tasks to successful completion.Supported leaders in maintaining relationships with key people to ensure progression in communications and to surface and pursue opportunities for collaboration.Embraced the culture, values, and goals of the organization when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.Recognized operational weaknesses and help sharpen processes or develop new ones.Collaborated with other members of the team to provide seamless support for the company.Assisted Health, Safety, and Environmental department with report preparation and projects as needed.Organized special events i.e. employee engagement, safety week, quality week etc.Assisted the Human Resources department during other team members' leave.Member of the Global Innovation Action Team (2020-present) Show less

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Health, Safety & Project Coordinator (Dual Role)Health & Safety CoordinatorConduct Orientation for new employees and retrain existing employees on all areas of safety.Responsible for communicating and enforcing policies, programs and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.Create/Revise Safe Work Procedures.Conduct monthly workplace inspections at various job sites.Participate in the identification, evaluation, control and management of hazards and risks… Show more Health, Safety & Project Coordinator (Dual Role)Health & Safety CoordinatorConduct Orientation for new employees and retrain existing employees on all areas of safety.Responsible for communicating and enforcing policies, programs and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.Create/Revise Safe Work Procedures.Conduct monthly workplace inspections at various job sites.Participate in the identification, evaluation, control and management of hazards and risks throughout the organization.Co-ordinate and attend all JHSC Meetings.Ensure Contractor Compliance – paperwork and monitoring activities on site.Arrange and manage fire and evacuation drills.Manage monthly/bi-monthly testing of security/alarms and sprinkler systems.Monitor incidents to determine trends or identify common issues.Participate in incident investigations determining root cause and corrective action.Recommend and prepare material for Toolbox Talks.Maintain SDS compliance.Remain up-to-date on H&S legislation.Perform additional responsibilities as required and appointed by management.*Certified COR Internal AuditorProject Coordinator Responsible to organize, administer and control project activities, under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager. Support and collaborate with the Project Manager in overseeing and managing their assigned projects.Manage and maintain digital files to track costs, inventory, and procedural documentation.Coordinate and support project-related tasks.Prepare and submit operational documents to senior management.Maintain and monitor service contracts and agreements.Provide administrative support to freight, distribution, facilities, and safety teams.Ensure compliance according to company standards and legal requirements.Create and maintain procedural documentation.Process purchase orders.Worked with vendors and suppliers to procure products and services. Show less

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Provide efficient day-to-day management of the office and facilities.Performed wide range of duties:Office AdministrationSupport the implementation of innovative programs and processes that reduce short and long term operating costs and increase productivity.Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety, Environment and Risk Management policies and procedures that relate to the portfolio.Payroll support.Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and… Show more Provide efficient day-to-day management of the office and facilities.Performed wide range of duties:Office AdministrationSupport the implementation of innovative programs and processes that reduce short and long term operating costs and increase productivity.Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety, Environment and Risk Management policies and procedures that relate to the portfolio.Payroll support.Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employeesResponsible for all department managers and supervisors, with review/approval responsibility for all operations employeesForecasted requirements; prepared an annual budget; scheduled expenditures; analyzed variances; initiated corrective actions.Team Support, including People& Culture and Health & SafetyManaged vendors, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with the contract and agreed on standards. Annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the portfolio.Established contracts and pricing and ensured proper maintenance and served as primary liaison with utilities and local government agencies, such as fire, police, health, and safety agenciesProvide process and procedure training. Show less

Human Resources Management And Services

Certificate, Data Driven Process Improvement

Bookkeeping/Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Gerontology, Gerontology