Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesThe
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
QualificationsEducation:- 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
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)
About the TeamAt
Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.
We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.
