Safety & Health Manager

Safety & Health Manager

Safety & Health Manager Cosmopolis - Washington

Exp 2-5 years Degree Bachelors Relo Occasional Travel

Reports to: Mill Manager

Position Summary

The Manager Health & Safety is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the mill specific safety & health process as mandated by state and federal regulations. This position supports the management team in developing safety strategies along with safety management systems and procedures designed to prevent injuries. This position reports directly to the Mill Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Monitor mill activities for compliance with health and safety guidelines

Monitor the implementation and enforcement of safety requirements and advise the appropriate manager on safety implications generated by changing site conditions

Maintain safety training records and provide safety briefings

Maintain Safety Data Sheets and software

Develop and conduct safety orientations and training

Assist/Review subcontractor safety plans to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations

Conduct hazard assessments and ensure appropriate control measures and safe work requirements are incorporated into work plans

Inspect equipment, structures, and work in progress for compliance with applicable health and safety standards and specifications

Assist/Approve changes to the health and safety process as necessary

Recommend corrective actions and measures to improve safety conditions

Coach and mentor team members with safety leadership issues

Provide comfort/assistance with injured worker care and management

Interact with Vigilant with the management of WA worker's compensation

Lead all internal/local investigations and those needing support on external investigations such as DOSH

Assist with all internal reviews by FM Global - fire protection insurance carrier

Participate in the mill emergency response program

Participate on the mill central safety committee (CSI)

Participate in employee involvement program (BBS)

Must have a flexible schedule to work shutdowns, weekends/on-call, or as needed to ensure the safety and health of the workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in safety/health, engineering or business discipline; or 5+ years of equivalent work experience in safety management in a manufacturing environment.

A recognized Safety Certification preferred, (i.e. CSP/ASSE; National Safety Council; CSM/NASP; CSHM/ISHM, Evergreen Safety Council, etc.).

A recognized PSM Certification preferred, including auditing (ABS, etc).

Pulp, Paper, or Forest Products experience preferred.

Experience in a bleaching facility with process safety management (Methanol & Chlorine Dioxide) preferred.

Proven track record of safety process improvements.

Experience with Washington Department of Labor & Industries, safety regulations, and worker's compensation system preferred.

Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs (excel, word, outlook, etc.).

Ability to listen, communicate skills written/verbal, effectively.

Ability to work with all levels of employees, both management and hourly.

Good organization and time management skills.

Does this describe you: Do you have experience in the pulp & paper field? Do you have a 4-year degree? Do you have a professional certification in safety? Have you ever worked in the State of Washington?

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