Senior EHS Programs Specialist

Clearwater Paper and Manchester Industries•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting day-to-day and long-term safety and health activities for all mill operations, as well as ensuring the mill is aligned with corporate initiatives and priorities. This role will interface directly with department leaders. Additionally, this role will interact with hourly safety coordinators, to lead change in the mill’s safety culture. The Safety Specialist will ensure that mill employees understand and adhere to company and regulatory policies and standards. They will also be actively engaged in challenging the status quo to ensure high-performing safety compliance throughout the mill.

Requirements

3-5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal EHS regulations.
Ability to act as a change leader by influencing all levels of the organization to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and use of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to learn software programs used for incident management, LOTO procedures and process information.
Must be results oriented and capable of driving the EHS process at a complex site.
Must be able to work collaboratively in a union environment.
Must be self-motivated, energetic, and work with minimal supervision.
Must be capable of creating quality work while meeting deadlines.
Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitive information.
Operating knowledge of industrial hygiene equipment.
Able to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high-frequency noises, walking on concrete surfaces, heat, and cold and mill environments.
Must be able to read and interpret rules and regulations.
Able to wear and abide by Personal Protective Equipment that is required in the mill environment.
Able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
Could be exposed to hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing process.
Willingness to respond to issues 24/7 when an incident occurs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
Experience in pulp and paper industry preferred
Interest in pulp and paper industry with curiosity to understand Clearwater Paper’s businesses and approach.
Optimistically looks toward future for opportunities to innovate and improve
Solid communication skills (written and verbal); ability to lead and present complex materials in a manner appropriate for the target audience
Customer service mindset; seek to understand customer needs and provide solutions commensurate with that understanding and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating change; seeks input from key stakeholders, communicates why and responds to resistance with empathy and solutions.
Experience coaching and motivating other; listens to understand, engages and involves to define needed actions, and recognizes success.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe work practices comply with local, state and company standards are fully in place and enthusiastically supported.
Manage the safety process tools and tracking systems, hazard identification and remediation, and the fire system inspection process.
Regularly visit the manufacturing areas to provide coaching, recognition, supervision of safety practices and policies.
Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and managing safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Review, revise and develop Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Manage the Worker’s Compensation process.
Manage the Contractor Safety Program.
Develop and implement safety training materials.
Assist Departments with incident investigations.
Assist with visits from state and federal agencies (OSHA, DOT, Fire Marshal etc.).
Collaborate with Lead Team members, area leaders, and hourly safety coordinators to improve the workplace through development of improved procedures and following up on incidents.
Maintain positive and open relationship with hourly team members to understand concerns and work together on solutions.