Site Health & Safety Leader (New Milford, CT.)

Kimberly-Clark • New Milford, CT

205d • $140,320 - $173,360

About The Position

As an integral part of the Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) team, the Site Health & Safety Manager assumes a leadership position, spearheading Kimberly-Clark's (K-C) commitment to Better Care for a Better World. This role provides strategic leadership specifically for the occupational health and safety aspects of EHS&S programs and systems, focusing on the company's most complex and largest operating locations. The primary objective is to ensure strategic alignment with K-C EHS&S Standards and compliance with local legal requirements. Through influence without authority and/or direct reporting relationships, the position works collaboratively to identify and direct appropriate process and systems that elevate site program maturity, effectively manage risks, and deliver continuous improvement in occupational health and safety results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
• 7 plus years of experience in safety, occupational health, and industrial hygiene management within a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years plus years of experience in a leadership, management, or supervisory role.
• Strong communications, interpersonal skills with ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence behaviors/outcomes without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant Professional Certifications (e.g., PE, CIH, CSP, HMM, NEBOSH, etc.)
• Previous experience with a consumer products organization.
• Large or multi-site health & safety management experience desired for complex site.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, understand, and continuously monitor/manage changing implications of relevant legal requirements applicable to site activities and operations.
• Identify and understand complex occupational health and safety hazards, assess associated risks, and develop similar skills and capabilities in others.
• Maintain deep knowledge in various aspects of occupational health and safety, especially related to topics covered by K-C EHS&S Performance Standards.
• Lead, conduct and guide occupational health and safety incident investigations and conduct causal analyses while building similar skills and capabilities in others.
• Develop, deliver, and train others across a broad spectrum of EHS&S topics relevant to complex operations.
• Conduct and guide routine checks/self-assessments of the site's occupational health and safety program maturity and performance in complex operations.
• Demonstrate relevant leadership skills related to accountability, positive role modeling, and commitment as per the Leadership Curriculum.
• Leverage data and digital systems/platforms to improve decision-making and problem-solving.
• Exhibit capabilities in project management and managing change effectively.
• Role model a lean mindset, emphasizing continuous improvement and value to the customer.
• Possess familiarity with manufacturing planning, execution, and capital allocation processes.

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree