Health & Safety Manager

Domtar Products • Kingsport, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a member of the Kingsport Packaging Mill Leadership Team and plays a critical role in managing Health and Safety (H&S) programs that provide a safe and incident-free work environment.  The H&S Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the development of a mill-wide H&S strategy and culture through technical support, program development, and relationship building.  The incumbent will ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements as they relate to occupational health, safety, loss prevention, and the environment.  As a member of the mill’s leadership team reporting to the Mill Manager, the H&S Manager is expected to collaborate with his/her peers to ensure the facility succeeds in achieving continuous improvement in all performance KPI’s.

Requirements

• B.S. in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or Environmental Health and Safety.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of safety and environmental leadership experience in an industrial setting; preferably in pulp & paper industry
• Demonstrated safety and environmental leadership with results
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Workers’ Compensation regulations
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient planning and organization skills
• High degree of computer literacy to include MS Office
• Ability to write regulatory reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Responsibilities

• Identifies, manages, directs, and audits the systems required to limit risk factors leading to safety incidents, compliance issues; and manages the continuous improvement of the mill’s H&S program.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate safety regulations, including but not limited to: written programs, certifications, permits, documentation, and training.
• Promotes health and safety responsibility / sustainability stewardship by: Engaging with and involving employees to develop, implement, and raise awareness of programs and improvements; Driving results against goals and tracking progress; Analyzing injury / incident data for trends; Investigating issues and recommending improvements.
• Responsible for site security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager