Complex HSE Manager

International Paper • Swansea, IL

86d • $82,500 - $110,000

About The Position

Responsible for leading systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, which results in an injury free and healthy workplace. Collaborate with local leadership to execute on all local, state, federal regulatory EHS requirements and company EHS programs. This position reports directly to the Site Manager and will work functionally with regional EHS staff. Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety and environmental compliance of the manufacturing facility. Assign and track all EHS activities, corrective action plans and tasks to completion and update as needed; Maintain appropriate documentation. Assess facility programs against performance standards and develop corrective action plans to close gaps. Manage leading indicator efforts including safe work observation process, 5S, hazard recognition and controls. Lead and maintain Contractor safety effort; assist in development of contractor work plans and monitor compliance. Manage energy control, hearing conservation and chemical management programs. Participate in required internal and external EHS audits and inspections; Coordinate and review results to ensure deficiency correction. Lead incident investigations, complete investigation files, develop corrective action plans and manage worker's compensation process. Lead initiatives to strategically plan, communicate, deliver and track required employee training. Responsible for makeup training process and new hire onboarding. Responsible for plant-wide EHS communications; utilize resources from EHS function, participate in Area EHS calls and communicate/distribute materials to site leaders; prepare and provide info at plant-wide meetings. Promote sustainability of safety leadership tools; provide feedback to leaders on skill improvements needed. Participate and support an active cross functional safety committee. Maintain files, environmental permits, inspections, certifications and submissions (VOC, waste water, storm water, cyclone, silo, Tier II, DMR's, Air, etc). Lead deliberate improvement efforts to improve EHS performance. Work with lead team to develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for EHS. Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in EHS required.
• 3-5 years EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with progressive EHS cultures and safety leadership.
• Knowledge of EHS compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively to accomplish EHS requirements and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to travel for training, meetings and benchmarking.
• Business Insight.
• Courage.
• Customer Focus.
• Drives Results.
• Instills Trust.
• Manages Complexity.
• Optimizes Work Processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture.
• Collaborate with local leadership to execute on EHS requirements and company EHS programs.
• Support and foster the safety culture and environmental compliance of the manufacturing facility.
• Assign and track all EHS activities and corrective action plans.
• Assess facility programs against performance standards and develop corrective action plans.
• Manage leading indicator efforts including safe work observation process, 5S, hazard recognition and controls.
• Lead and maintain Contractor safety effort and monitor compliance.
• Manage energy control, hearing conservation and chemical management programs.
• Participate in internal and external EHS audits and inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and manage worker's compensation process.
• Lead initiatives for employee training and onboarding.
• Manage plant-wide EHS communications.
• Promote sustainability of safety leadership tools.
• Participate and support an active cross functional safety committee.
• Maintain files, environmental permits, inspections, certifications and submissions.
• Lead improvement efforts to enhance EHS performance.
• Develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for EHS.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Education & Development including Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree