Manager, Health & Safety

Job Description

What We Offer:

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Responsibilities

The Safety Manager is responsible for the site safety of the Macon Irving Tissue facility.

This position reports to the Plant Manager and functions as a member of the site Leadership Team. Primary responsibilities will include managing the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Team and initiatives and actively encouraging the implementation of HSE best practices to reach our goal of zero lost time accidents. This is a hands-on position and requires regular participation and support for HSE activities in the site including being out in the manufacturing areas on a regular basis to support HSE initiatives and the HSE Advisors.

• Lead and Manage Site Safety, Health and Environmental Program
  • Provide ongoing support as required to management in the effective execution of HSE programs and initiatives.
  • Review and update as required, existing policies, programs, and procedures in consultation with key stakeholders and the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
  • Lead the Plant's Key Elements of Safety Program. Implement 3-year safety plan and manage site initiatives.
• Coaching & development of safety leaders
  • Train and evaluate safety team and second-hat safety leaders.
• Incident and Investigations
  • Manage all incidents to ensure proper investigation and root causes are arrived at with proper corrective actions implemented. Perform incident/injury analysis. Responsible for the accuracy of the Incident Data Base and the generation of required reports and balanced scorecards.
• Manage the HSE inspection and audit process programs
  • Review, monitor and evaluate Contractor Safety Programs and provide ongoing HSE support.
• Compliance
  • Ensure the facility is compliant with all state and federal regulations and requirements. Site liaison with OSHA as required

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary education in related field or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 7-10 years of progressive and leadership experience within a manufacturing industry.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in leading change
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting up to senior level audiences
• Ability to influence with and without authority

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Team

At Irving Tissue , we know the key to success is our people.


We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.


We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.


Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.