Health and Safety Manager

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety is required.
• Minimum of 10 years safety, training, or management experience is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, workers compensation laws, EPA, and industrial hygiene practices.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Able to learn new computer programs efficiently.
• Previous work experience as a member of a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in safety is preferred.
• Certified Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician preferred.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Develop & manage safety policies, plans and procedures
• Communicate OSHA standards & SOPI requirements. Audit compliance.
• Worker's comp claims administration, doctor relations, injury investigation and return to work program. Manage claims processing with insurance carrier.
• Develop & manage implementation of required safety training programs with in-plant resources and outside contractors.
• Coordinate emergency response and fire brigade policies, training and drills.
• Manage hazardous materials communication and training.
• Monitor workplace exposures to chemicals, dust, noise and electromagnetic fields.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance of all fire systems.
• Identify and communicate world class health & safety performance. Establish plan to achieve this level of performance.
• Produce safety statistical data for each department.
• Work with mill wide safety committee and other teams.
• Manage Safety Specialist, Registered Nurse, and two hourly personnel.
• Manage contracted security services.
• Facilitate mill safety training.
• Other job duties as assigned.