Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Dunn Paper Inc•Menominee, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the paper mill's safety and environmental programs. This role drives a proactive safety culture, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports operational excellence by implementing effective health, safety, and environmental systems. The EHS Manager partners closely with site leadership, employees, and external stakeholders to reduce risk, prevent incidents, and promote continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a must
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) or prior Law Enforcement experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements
- Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and risk assessment methodologies
- Familiarity with environmental permitting, sampling, and reporting processes
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Nice To Haves
- Prior Paper Industry Experience is preferred
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
- Experience working in unionized environments preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and promote a strong, site-wide safety culture focused on continuous improvement and employee engagement
- Establish, implement, and monitor safety and environmental goals, objectives, and key performance indicators in alignment with organizational strategy
- Partner with site leadership to integrate EHS initiatives into daily operations and long-term planning
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures, including emergency response plans
- Oversee safety programs such as PPE, ergonomics, machine guarding, hearing conservation, dust control, and first aid
- Lead contractor safety and contractor management processes
- Manage fire protection systems and emergency response programs, including rescue team coordination
- Design and deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and new hires; ensure proper documentation and compliance
- Promote safety and environmental awareness through effective communication, coaching, and engagement initiatives
- Lead and facilitate safety committees, including Union/Management collaboration
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and environmental requirements
- Prepare and maintain required reports and documentation (e.g., OSHA logs, regulatory filings)
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and support audits, inspections, and inquiries
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions
- Lead incident and accident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and preventive measures are established
- Oversee workers’ compensation programs, claims management, and return-to-work initiatives to reduce lost time and costs
- Lead environmental compliance programs related to air emissions, water intake, wastewater, and stormwater
- Manage environmental monitoring, including sampling, lab testing, and data collection to meet regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with external agencies and engineering partners for permitting, licensing renewals, and environmental studies
- Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement in environmental performance
- Review and approve chemical trials to ensure environmental and safety compliance
- Manage EHS data systems, metrics, and reporting to track performance and drive improvements
- Analyze trends and develop action plans to enhance safety and environmental outcomes
- Collaborate with other sites to standardize and improve EHS programs and best practices
- Provide guidance and support to leadership, operations, and HR to achieve organizational objectives
- Represent the organization in industry groups, community initiatives, and safety forums
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
