Safety Leadership Development Professional

Weyerhaeuser•Dierks, AR

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser Company is accepting applications for a Leadership Development Professional who wants to pursue a career in Safety Management, for our Dierks, Arkansas Lumber facility. Eligible applicants must have experience coordinating safety procedures or serving in safety support roles preferably within a manufacturing environment. This is an entry level leadership developmental position that will report to the Mill Manager and be under close guidance with the Safety Manager and other assigned mentors. This individual will be accountable for growing and strengthening their safety leadership skills and general business understanding of the manufacturing processes and operations of a lumber mill through a detailed development plan including hands-on learning and successful completion of process improvement projects. The successful individual will be assigned to the next role within the safety department once development is successfully completed and a suitable assignment is identified that meets business needs. The essence of this role requires a highly motivated, people-oriented person for the proactive, practical application of safety commitment to the operation and to the day-to-day behaviors of all team members.

Requirements

BA/BS in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.
Willingness to adapt to strong safety culture and ensure safe and efficient execution of work
Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and follow-through in a fast-paced results –oriented environment
Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes, develop leadership capabilities and possess desire to progress in the organization
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and other windows-based programs
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Experience/knowledge project management
Capability to prioritize work activities, assignments, demands and flexibility to adapt to changes
Strong analytical skills
Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative teaming
Courage to challenge status quo and deliver results
Excellent work ethic, strong time management and organizational skills
Willingness to relocate outside of the region for position opportunities and/or cross-business development
Willingness to work alternate shifts when needed

Nice To Haves

2 years experience working in health & safety

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing and monitoring safety programs and procedures to ensure personnel and facility safety
Assist with the facilitation of Safety Training for Weyerhaeuser associates such as Lockout/Tagout, Emergency Response, and other annual required training
Assist with industrial hygiene monitoring to ensure workplace exposures remain under Federal and Weyerhaeuser exposure limits
Participates in monitoring and controlling the organization’s safety standards in accordance with OSHA and State regulations
Support the Health & Safety Manager and team leaders in implementation and execution of the Health & Safety Management system
Organize and participate in safety audits and inspections as needed
Assist with Paired Safety Observation (PSO) program execution and work with team leaders to complete the PSOs
Assist with incident investigations and inspections of procedures, equipment, and facilities
Work closely with and advise team leaders throughout the hazard analysis and procedure development, implementation, and review processes
Maintain detailed records through online documentation, electronic databases and SharePoint files to track and evaluate personnel injury and illness experience
Mentor the “Safety Committee” and its functions into a workable and functioning part of the safety culture to add value
Encourage employee involvement in safety and promote a caring safety culture

Benefits

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $58,830 - $88,245 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience.
You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use.
We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.