Safety & Environmental Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides the Grants Pass Plywood mill with overall coordination of Safety, Health and Environmental initiatives, policies and procedures. Coordinates training, incident investigations, audits, policy development and implementation. Provides overall guidance to ensure compliance with state and federal Safety, Health and Environmental regulations. Works diligently as a member of the Plant Management team.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Provides technical Safety and general Environmental support to production and personnel at the GP Plant. Acts as a mentor and promoter of Safety, Health and Environmental concerns. Maintains an active presence on the floor to monitor safety and environmental practices, answers employee questions, understand operation of all mill equipment and associated safety and environmental features.
• Develops safety programs to include objectives and training.
• Monitors Safety, Health and Environmental regulations and provides support to Plant Management and personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state safety, health and environmental regulations and corporate policy.
• Key responsibilities include overall communication with various teams, maintenance of Safety Committee [SC] schedules, and reporting, lead SC walk-through inspections and /participate in safety meetings, act as primary BasicSafe® coordinator, lead plant safety audits, coordinate HAZ waste disposal, coordinate with outside contractors working with maintenance department, coordinate emergency response drills, coordinate safety and env. trainings, and have a strong influence in plant safety culture.
• Ensures completion of Risk Mitigation training and documentation, inclusive but not limited to Fire Protection, Housekeeping, Spill Plan, Emergency Action Plan and various plantwide environmental policies. Administers and maintains complete and audited documentation within BasicSafe database of all activities related to Safety Data Sheets, Job Safety Analysis, Annual Noise Survey, Hearing Protection, IH Testing, Respiratory Program, PPE, First Aid, Confined Space, LOTO (including periodic LOTO inspections, training, an annual LOTO audits), Fall Protection, Hazard ID, At-Risk Assessment Program, Pedestrian Safety, and all other Safety related programs.
• Coordinates return to work assignments for workers requiring temporary modified duties.
• Provides New Hire orientations and training and supports enforcement of company policies.
• Coordinates incident investigations and follow-up on corrective measures.
• Performs safety and environmental audits/inspections both on and off site and ensures follow through of identified corrective actions.
• Represents safety and environmental in all capital and non-capital projects.
• Limited travel required.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Business Administration, Operations Management, Environmental Management or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.
• 3+ years of wood products or other manufacturing environment preferred. PE/CSP/CIH/ASP a plus.
• Computer skills required, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.), and the ability to learn and use company specific software, including, mPulse, BasicSafe, as well as others that may be introduced.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Business Administration, Operations Management, Environmental Management or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.
• 3+ years of wood products or other manufacturing environment preferred. PE/CSP/CIH/ASP a plus.
• Computer skills required, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.), and the ability to learn and use company specific software, including, mPulse, BasicSafe, as well as others that may be introduced.