Health and Safety Manager

Stella-Jones

16h • Remote

About The Position

The Regional Health and Safety Manager performs and participates in procedures and programs to minimize health and safety risks across Stella-Jones while ensuring regulatory compliance. This is an individual-contributor role with no direct reports and is part of the North American corporate health and safety team. The position is open due to an upcoming retirement.

The role is remote and involves travel of up to 50% to manufacturing locations, primarily in the South. The preferred location is Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana; candidates in Georgia, Arkansas, and East Texas may also be considered. Overnight travel may be required. Employment in the United States is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Visa sponsorship or assistance is not available.

Requirements

• At least five years of health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a similar environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety practices, with the ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses, developing corrective actions, and supporting safety audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with plant leaders, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver safety training and influence safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations, manage competing priorities, and travel regularly up to 50%, including overnight travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety, or a related field.
• Experience in the wood products industry.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for OSHA compliance and the point of contact for safety and security concerns at multiple manufacturing locations.
• Assist with developing and maintaining health, safety, and security training programs, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Create, implement, and follow up on company safety procedures and practices, incorporating applicable state and local laws across sites.
• Collaborate with plant managers to implement controls that minimize safety and occupational hazards.
• Help plant managers interpret and enforce safety policies and procedures, and recognize safety accomplishments.
• Assist plant management with safety investigations and root cause analyses, and develop corrective actions as needed.
• Represent facilities during regulatory, insurance, and other related audits and inspections.
• Conduct risk assessments to minimize or eliminate accidents, losses, security breaches, and environmental issues.
• Assist with workers’ compensation litigation, including completing questionnaires and researching information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with three medical plans to choose from.
• Company-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policies.
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Annual bonus program opportunity.
• 401(k) savings plan with a company match of 150% on the first 4% deferred.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ability to purchase company stock.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed