Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Koch•Sheboygan, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead and oversee our corrugated facility in beautiful Sheboygan, WI. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the EHS Manager provides leadership and strategic direction by building a partnership with front-line leadership and collaborating with business partners to develop and mentor the production team relating to environmental, health and safety. Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management ™ philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create. Relocation assistance to the Sheboygan area is also available with this opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree OR significant experience in an EHS leadership role within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Experience with OSHA regulations, compliance standards, and conducting training.
Skilled in conducting incident investigations and performing root cause analysis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or Biological Science.
Experience with environmental permitting (e.g., air and storm water) and reporting.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
Experience in the corrugated packaging/containerboard industry, specifically with corrugators or converting operations.
Expertise in Hazardous Energy Control, Mobile Equipment, and Pedestrian Safety Management.
Familiarity with Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts and methods.

Responsibilities

Provide transformational leadership and direction to achieve the EHS vision through management commitment and employee ownership.
Develop and align facility EHS programs and strategies with the enterprise vision.
Prepare and manage environmental permits and EHS reports, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Foster an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding EHS, leading to increased ownership and accountability.
Develop and lead risk assessment methods and systems for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards.
Increase critical hazard awareness to reduce at-risk behaviors.
Ensure an effective change management process is in place to adapt to evolving EHS standards and practices.
Partner with facility leadership to develop EHS objectives, targets, and strategies.
Establish and maintain a safety committee to prioritize and mitigate risks effectively.
Ensure the development, improvement, and implementation of training systems to meet plant needs.
Conduct routine management reviews to adjust plans as necessary.
Foster an EHS environment of collaboration and active participation with all employees, external stakeholders, and regulatory entities.