HSE Coordinator

International Paper • Carol Stream, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, resulting in an injury free and healthy workplace. Collaborate with local leadership to execute on all local, state, federal regulatory HSE requirements and company HSE programs. This position reports directly to the Complex Manager and will work functionally with the Complex HSE Manager.
Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety programs and environmental compliance of the manufacturing facility
Assign and track all HSE 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 conversation 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 HSE 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 HSE communications; utilize resources from HSE function, participate in Area HSE 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 in 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 HSE performance
Work with lead team to develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for HSE
Accountable for the planning, delivery, evaluation & administration of training programs to include new employee orientation, on-the-job, skill development, compliance, safety, regulatory, corporate and other training as needed.
Enhances current training programs to align with established plant goals for safety, quality, and production
Coordinates with management team to identify training needs and activities.
Ensures job training qualification and certification processes are followed.
Tracks training events, keeps accurate training records and provides reports on training progress and completion to leadership.
Must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in work hours to accommodate off-shift training and production needs.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HSE preferred.
• 3-5 years HSE experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with progressive HSE cultures and safety leadership
• Knowledge of HSE compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Presentation and delivery skills
• Aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a collaborative fashion to accomplish HSE requirements and objectives
• Willingness to travel for training, meetings and benchmarking
• Ethics and Values
• Business Acumen
• Process Management\Drive for Results
• Command Skills
• Customer Focus
• Managing through Systems
• Problem Solving

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HSE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, resulting in an injury free and healthy workplace.
• Collaborate with local leadership to execute on all local, state, federal regulatory HSE requirements and company HSE programs.
• Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety programs and environmental compliance of the manufacturing facility
• Assign and track all HSE 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 conversation 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 HSE 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 HSE communications; utilize resources from HSE function, participate in Area HSE 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 in 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 HSE performance
• Work with lead team to develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for HSE
• Accountable for the planning, delivery, evaluation & administration of training programs to include new employee orientation, on-the-job, skill development, compliance, safety, regulatory, corporate and other training as needed.
• Enhances current training programs to align with established plant goals for safety, quality, and production
• Coordinates with management team to identify training needs and activities.
• Ensures job training qualification and certification processes are followed.
• Tracks training events, keeps accurate training records and provides reports on training progress and completion to leadership.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in work hours to accommodate off-shift training and production needs.

Benefits

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED