EHS Supervisor

WESTFRASER; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

401K with company match

Promoting from within

Job summary

WESTFRASER is seeking an EH&S professional in Opelika, Alabama, to develop a world-class EH&S culture and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities include supporting hazard identification, overseeing EH&S programs, facilitating training, and maintaining safety records.

The ideal candidate will have EH&S experience in manufacturing, advanced communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite. With benefits starting from day one and a culture of promoting from within, this position offers significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be proactive, enthusiastic, and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support in identifying workplace hazards.
• Assist EH&S Manager in facility EH&S programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Facilitate EH&S training for all members.
• Provide triage and first aid in the event of injury.

Skills

EH&S experience in a manufacturing environment

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Access, Word)

Facilitation of a successful EH&S program

Leadership skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced computer skills including MS Office

Job description

This position will work with West Fraser team members to develop a world-class EH&S culture, ensuring environmental compliance and eliminating workplace injuries.

What you will do:

• Provide ongoing support to our members and leadership team in the identification of workplace hazards, reporting and investigation of incidents, and the development of a comprehensive safety program.
• Assist EH&S Manager in leading facility EH&S programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA General Industry Standards and West Fraser Standards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations and policies and West Fraser Standards
• Facilitate EH&S training for all members
• Measure progress toward meeting our EH&S targets and objectives.
• EH&S Timely Reporting and Recordkeeping
• Provide triage and first aid in the event of injury to a TM or contractor
• Contributes to the health screening process, health education programs, OSHA recordkeeping, hearing conservation process, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the EH&S Manager

Minimum qualifications you will need:

• EH&S experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Access, Word, etc.)
• Solid understanding of facilitating a successful EH&S program
• Ability to present and train team members
• Must be proactive, enthusiastic, and demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong teams
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office software
• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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