Safety Manager

$86,700 - $130,200/Yr

Weyerhaeuser - Emerson, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Emerson, AR

Real Estate

About the position

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Safety Manager for the Emerson Engineered Wood Products manufacturing facility located in Emerson, Arkansas. Emerson is approximately 20 minutes from Magnolia, Arkansas and an hour from both Ruston, Louisiana and Shreveport, Louisiana. The Safety Manager is a full time, exempt and reports to the Mill Manager. The role is a key member of the Mill Leadership Team and will provide safety-related guidance for the mill of 250 employees while driving safety goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide full time health and safety support to the site and ensure that all practices are in compliance with corporate and regulatory agency requirements
• Build a positive working relationship with all site personnel as well as all regulatory agencies
• Set safety objectives and targets to ensure goals are achieved
• Provide leadership, coordination and technical expertise in the areas of health and safety and support the site in training and development requirements
• Conduct incident investigations on all work-related safety incidents to determine root cause, prevent recurrences and establish employee accountability
• Ensure on-time completion of any and all corrective actions from site reported incidents, internal and external safety audit findings, and/or critical action items from other site investigation findings shared with the business
• Oversight of all Workman's Compensation claims in partnership with Human Resource
• Mentor the 'Safety Committee' and its functions into a workable and functioning part of the safety culture to add value. Encourage employee involvement in safety and promote a caring safety culture.
• Coordination of and lead for internal and external audits to support the Corporate Safety Audit program and participation in external audits at other Weyerhaeuser facilities
• Leadership to accurate and timely implementation of facility safety plans, procedures and reporting
• Continuous improvement of incident prevention programs and techniques
• Ensuring the safe and efficient execution of work
• Role modeling safe work practices and facilitating team meetings & trainings with assigned team
• Provide safety related project management support using processes like MOC, Capital project gate processes and OSHA standards
• Ensuring proper job and safety rules are understood and followed
• Identifying safety, environmental, quality & production issues and incident investigation and follow-up when safety or environmental incidents occur
• Meeting production standards and goals
• Developing and training associates including coaching, mentoring and performance management
• Supporting training and development plans to improve skills, knowledge and team performance
• Supporting the improvement of key performance indicators and continuous improvement of operational functions and for department budget cost effectiveness
• Leading the team by proactively resolving employee issues, encouraging teamwork, and ensuring adherence to all applicable site policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Staffing, recruiting and retaining talent
• Role model of all standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years safety experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 5 years' experience health and safety in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Demonstrated passion for safety with proven experience in engaging hourly associates in safety
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations/requirements, workman's compensation and industrial hygiene regulations
• Understanding of safety processes with ability to complete an internal audit/review
• Experience leading and/or participating in safety incident investigations
• Knowledge of Chemical and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) management systems
• Ability to develop and deliver effective safety training
• Project management skills, to include strong leadership, with the ability to develop and implement safety processes
• Strong, engaging people-centered leadership style
• Ability to build positive working relationships at all levels
• Proactive and assertive nature with a sense of urgency
• Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of health and safety software programs
• High level of integrity, strong work ethic and excellent problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to maintain confidential information
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, including holidays, nights and weekends, as needed to meet business needs

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Health or Occupational Health & Safety
• Safety and industrial hygiene certification and/or training
• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with preference for wood products manufacturing
• Leadership/Management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs
• Support for personal volunteerism
• Diversity networks and mentoring programs
• Training and development opportunities
• 401k plan with a paid company match and annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary
• 3-weeks of paid vacation in the first year of employment
• Eleven paid holidays per year