Chemical Process Safety Manager

Georgia Pacific; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific seeks a Process Safety Leader for its Brunswick Cellulose site in Brunswick, GA. This role is the primary process safety resource, directing the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of our process safety management systems across operations, maintenance, engineering, reliability, and safety teams.

The successful candidate will partner with site and corporate leadership to strengthen process safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Safety, Operations, or related field.
• Five+ years in process safety, process engineering, manufacturing operations, or related roles.
• Experience with PSM, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, and EPA Risk Management Program requirements.
• Experience facilitating PHAs, MOC, and incident investigations.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across organization levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Process Safety Management (PSM) activities site-wide.
• Develop and execute risk reduction plans and safety improvements.
• Coach teams to strengthen process safety culture and PBM adherence.
• Oversee PHAs, MOC, PSSR, audits, and action closure.
• Support capital projects with safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with corporate safety resources to standardize practices.
• Monitor safety metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Process safety leadership

Coaching and influence

Regulatory knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering / Safety / Operations

Tools

PHAs

LOPA

MOC

PSSR

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Safety Leader to support our Brunswick Cellulose facility in Brunswick, Georgia.

The Process Safety Leader serves as the site's primary process safety resource and is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety management systems. This role provides technical direction and influential leadership across operations, maintenance, engineering, reliability, projects, and safety organizations to identify, evaluate, and mitigate process safety risks.

The successful candidate will partner with site and corporate leadership to strengthen process safety culture, ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations, and support safe, reliable, and efficient operations through effective risk management and continuous improvement. This position leads through influence rather than direct supervision and plays a critical role in advancing Georgia-Pacific's commitment to operational excellence and Principle Based Management (PBM)

Our Team

Brunswick Cellulose is a world-class manufacturing facility producing specialty cellulose products for customers around the globe. The facility is committed to creating long-term value through operational excellence, responsible stewardship, innovation, and a relentless focus on safety. The Process Safety Leader will work closely with facility leadership and operating teams to ensure process safety is integrated into daily decision-making and long-term business strategy

What You Will Do

• Provide process safety leadership for the site with a focus on reducing risk, improving system effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the site owner and coordinator for Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster process safety ownership throughout the organization through coaching, collaboration, and leadership consistent with risk-based process safety principles and PBM.
• Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), revalidations and other risk assessment activities.
• Lead the development and execution of site risk reduction strategies and improvement plans for process safety performance.
• Provide technical leadership for Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes.
• Coordinate and support compliance audits, self-assessments, action item management, and corrective action closure verification activities.
• Lead or support investigations of process safety incidents and near misses to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support capital projects through design reviews, PtD reviews, hazard assessments, startup readiness reviews, and safeguard validation activities.
• Partner with corporate process safety resources to implement standards, tools, and best practices.
• Monitor and communicate process safety metrics, compliance performance, and risk reduction opportunities to facility leadership.
• Mentor and develop process safety competency across all levels of the organization to strengthen operational discipline and risk awareness.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Safety, Operations, or a related technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in process safety, process engineering, manufacturing operations, reliability, mechanical integrity, or related technical roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting or leading Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and programs.
• Experience and working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR 68) requirements.
• Experience facilitating or participating in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and incident investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Eight (8) or more years of experience supporting high-hazard manufacturing operations.
• Experience in the pulp and paper, chemical, petrochemical, refining, or other PSM-regulated industries.
• Experience leading Process Hazard Analyses, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), or other formal risk assessments.
• Experience supporting Mechanical Integrity programs and critical safeguard management systems.
• Experience leading compliance audits, management system assessments, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrated success improving organizational process safety culture and performance through.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.