Regional Safety Manager, East

Canfor • Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager, East partners with Divisional Management, Plant Management, and employees across Canfor Southern Pine operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to implement, execute, and sustain safety programs, policies, and initiatives. The role works to reduce workplace incidents, support regulatory compliance and employee engagement, and promote a world-class safety culture and continuous improvement across the region. It reports to the Senior Manager, Safety.

The position serves as a safety and loss prevention resource for regional facilities, builds partnerships with operational leaders, and supports operational objectives. It also leads regional loss prevention activities, audits safety orientation, reports to Divisional Management, supports OSHA readiness and compliance, and helps implement Canfor loss prevention programs, including fire prevention.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in sawmilling or the wood products industry.
• Experience using Enablon Learning Management System (LMS) and asset management software to support employee training, compliance reporting, safety program administration, and continuous improvement.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and other analytical methodologies, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations to support safe, compliant workplace operations.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing safety programs and implementation.
• Proven supervisory and leadership abilities, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment to bring about change.
• Expertise in OSHA regulations and safety best practices; a consistent commitment to championing safety.
• Working knowledge of web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree in Business or an industrial-related field is considered an asset.
• Additional safety coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high safety standards and lead by example.
• Support CSP facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia in developing and implementing standardized safety and loss prevention programs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with General Managers, Plant Managers, supervisors, and other leaders to support operational objectives, employee engagement, and business results.
• Research and present safety and loss prevention innovations and encourage management participation in implementation.
• Serve as the lead contact for Strategic Comp Loss Prevention activities at each operation.
• Regularly review, revise, and audit employee Safety Orientation.
• Provide regular updates and reports for Divisional Management.
• Conduct mock OSHA inspections and work with Plant Management to maintain facility compliance.
• Support implementation of Canfor’s Loss Prevention programs, including fire prevention.
• Foster open communication with employees across departments and levels.

What This Job Offers

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