Safety Manager

Weyerhaeuser•Natchitoches, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Safety Manager located in Natchitoches, LA. This role will support the Natchitoches Engineered Wood Products manufacturing site and will report to the Mill Manager, with responsibilities to the Regional Safety Manager. As the Natchitoches Safety Manager, you will provide leadership, coordination, and technical expertise in all areas of safety, health, and industrial hygiene compliance to achieve operational excellence. The Safety Manager will have the accountability for establishing reliable methods for improving safety performance and nourishing a culture in which safety is an overriding value in all activities, and every associate assumes accountability for safety initiatives and expectations. This role also ensures the mill is in compliance with OSHA regulatory expectations in addition to business and Company guidelines and initiatives. 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 associates. This individual will provide leadership in developing, implementing, and managing safety policies, procedures, practices, and projects. Accountabilities may include, but are not limited to: Responds to & participates in the investigation of safety incidents and interacts with the designated Emergency Response Team Develops an effective communication process to make safety priorities and performance visible Coaches and works with mill leadership to be a visible role model of incident prevention and safe work practices Provides technical support for on-going problem solving and safety investigations Ensures systems are in place for an effective safety program while maintaining compliance with regulatory/corporate guidelines, applicable record keeping, reporting, safety statistics and trend analysis Serves as a primary contact for all corporate & regulatory agency requests and inquiries Involves & engages associates in developing an associate-driven safety program, to include safety processes and performance measures Provides leadership to safety steering team Provides on-the-floor safety coaching and recognition

Requirements

High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) with minimum 6 years related experience OR Associate’s Degree with minimum 4 years related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree or higher with minimum 1 year related experience
Passion for safety as demonstrated by a strong commitment to associate safety
Understands safety compliance auditing process and ability to complete an internal audit/review
Technical expertise in safety to include regulatory requirements, OSHA record keeping, workers compensation, and industrial hygiene regulations
Experience in Safety Incident Investigations
Knowledge of chemical and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) systems management
Ability to develop and effectively deliver safety training
Project management skills to include the ability to develop and implement safety processes
Strong, engaging, people-centered leadership style
Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a sense of urgency
Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of health & safety programs
High level of integrity, strong work ethic, good judgment, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental or Occupational Safety
Knowledge of site operation processes
Safety & industrial hygiene certification and/or training

Responsibilities

Respond to & participate in the investigation of safety incidents and interact with the designated Emergency Response Team
Develop an effective communication process to make safety priorities and performance visible
Coach and work with mill leadership to be a visible role model of incident prevention and safe work practices
Provide technical support for on-going problem solving and safety investigations
Ensure systems are in place for an effective safety program while maintaining compliance with regulatory/corporate guidelines, applicable record keeping, reporting, safety statistics and trend analysis
Serve as a primary contact for all corporate & regulatory agency requests and inquiries
Involve & engage associates in developing an associate-driven safety program, to include safety processes and performance measures
Provide leadership to safety steering team
Provide on-the-floor safety coaching and recognition