Manager, Health & Safety

What We Offer:

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

The Safety Manager is responsible for the site safety of the Macon Irving Tissue facility.

This position reports to the Plant Manager and functions as a member of the site Leadership Team. Primary responsibilities will include managing the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Team and initiatives and actively encouraging the implementation of HSE best practices to reach our goal of zero lost time accidents. This is a hands-on position and requires regular participation and support for HSE activities in the site including being out in the manufacturing areas on a regular basis to support HSE initiatives and the HSE Advisors.

• Lead and Manage Site Safety, Health and Environmental Program

• Provide ongoing support as required to management in the effective execution of HSE programs and initiatives.

• Review and update as required, existing policies, programs, and procedures in consultation with key stakeholders and the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

• Lead the Plant's Key Elements of Safety Program. Implement 3-year safety plan and manage site initiatives.

• Coaching & development of safety leaders

• Train and evaluate safety team and second-hat safety leaders.

• Incident and Investigations

• Manage all incidents to ensure proper investigation and root causes are arrived at with proper corrective actions implemented. Perform incident/injury analysis. Responsible for the accuracy of the Incident Data Base and the generation of required reports and balanced scorecards.

• Manage the HSE inspection and audit process programs

• Review, monitor and evaluate Contractor Safety Programs and provide ongoing HSE support.

• Compliance

• Ensure the facility is compliant with all state and federal regulations and requirements. Site liaison with OSHA as required

Education:

• Post-secondary education in related field or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 7-10 years of progressive and leadership experience within a manufacturing industry.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in leading change
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting up to senior level audiences
• Ability to influence with and without authority