Safety & Environmental Manager

Provides Munising Hardwood Lumber and Hardwood Veneer 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. Provides technical Safety and Environmental support to production and personnel at the Munising 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, answer employee questions, understand all equipment and associated safety and environmental features. Develops Safety, Health and Environmental programs and objectives and coordinates Safety and Environmental training programs, including mandated MIOSHA training and supports Plant Safety Committee. Monitors Safety, Health and Environmental regulations and provides technical support to Plant Management and personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state safety, health and environmental regulations, PIPP and corporate policy. Key responsibilities include overall communication with team, maintenance of Safety Committee [SC] schedule, and reporting, lead SC walk-through inspections and /participate in Safety meetings, primary BasicSafe coordinator, lead plant Safety audits, HAZ waste disposal, EGLE testing, coordinate with outside contractors working with maintenance department, coordinate emergency response drills, coordinate outside trainings, be an advocate of Building Safety Into Projects (BSIP) 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 Plant wide 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 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 action items. Represents safety and environmental in all Capital and Non-Capital projects. Limited travel required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hirebridge