Safety Specialist

Koch•Green Bay, WI

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific Green Bay Operations is seeking a qualified individual to consider for a Safety Specialist role. This salaried position will report to the Manager of Safety & Health Services at the Green Bay Broadway Mill and support all Green Bay operations. Specifically, this position assists in OSHA/GP compliance, industrial hygiene, contractor safety activities, risk assessments, loss prevention, machine safeguarding, safety training, and other safety compliance standards as assigned. The employee who aligns with our company values will find fulfillment in being a role model and coach for other employees regarding compliance and achievement of corporate safety objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety, Contractor Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering OR Three (3) or more years working experience in a safety & health, engineering, or leadership role
Safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Professional Safety Certifications (i.e. GSP, ASP, CSP, and others)
Knowledge of OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, NFPA Codes, ANSI
Safety Certificates or Safety classes
Experience and knowledge in recognizing and mitigating hazards
Experience establishing sustainable systems for compliance and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop employees utilizing the Principle-Based Management ™ philosophy and framework
Identify hazards and evaluate risk in existing or future equipment, processes, and operations
Ensure facilities have prioritized, actionable strategies and effective metrics to monitor safety and health progress and performance
Enhance the capability in the development and implementation of fundamental safety programs. Fundamental programs include, but are not limited to Industrial Hygiene, Confined Space, Lock Tag Verify, Machine Guarding, Contractor Safety Management Program, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Cranes and Rigging, Personal Protective Equipment, and Work Permits
Work with all aspects of Safety & Health programs, including training, continuous improvement, compliance standard ownership, and subject matter expertise
Provide a visible safety presence in the field with operations, maintenance, and contractor work groups
Perform Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) and other risk assessments
Support safety audits, inspections and interactions with government agencies