Plant EHS Leader: Strategy, Compliance & Improvement

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation; North Branch (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation requires an experienced Mgr, Plant EH&S in Minnesota to lead corporate and plant EHS programs, advocate for the Plant Manager, and customize programs for operations. You will promote and ensure plant-level EHS systems across compliance areas.

The role demands strategic oversight, regulatory liaison skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance, with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship at the North Branch site.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial and local environmental, industrial health, safety, and fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies.
• Working knowledge of safety policies & procedures and fire prevention programs.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ethics and professionalism.
• Strong budgeting skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the plant in all EHS matters.
• Oversee performance in EHS core values for operations on the site, manage the site EHS systems and lead continuous improvement in EHS.
• Ensure compliance with General Provisions and Facility Level terms and conditions of the Air State Facility Permit.
• Advise Plant Manager and Operations Managers on compliance issues.
• Report regulatory issues, including spills, releases and emergencies, as required by law.
• Oversee and promote the deployment of the plant level EHS Management Systems.
• Research and develop new EHS programs at the plant level.
• Develop and write sampling and testing procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with air state facility permit.
• Responsible for compliance with facility stormwater permit and SWPPP.
• Responsible for compliance with hazardous/universal waste regulations.
• Responsible for compliance with facility wastewater industrial user permit.
• Coordinate and manage activities of Site Safety Committee.
• Implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures
• Research and create program recommendations for assigned area of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention
• Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance; conduct periodic inspections.
• Manage Fire Prevention Plans and Contractor Safety process
• Participate in cross-functional teams on special projects as assigned
• Assist the Plant Manager in budgeting for all EHS activities
• Independently develop, lead, and assist the Plant Manager in the Capital Project Management System (CPMS)
• Independently interact with EHS regulators; accompany government inspectors on agency inspections
• Lead the investigation of site EHS incidents
• Work with Human Resources to assess the need for and arrange for appropriate EHS training
• Work with Human Resources on any safety related investigations
• Participate in corporate and external audits, coordinate audits of and follow-up on items needing attention
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety programs

Written communication

Budgeting

Data analysis

Team motivation

Cost-benefit analysis

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health, Environmental, Science, Engineering or related field

Certificates or licenses in specialized EHS areas

Job description

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation requires an experienced Mgr, Plant EH&S in Minnesota to lead corporate and plant EHS programs, advocate for the Plant Manager, and customize programs for operations. You will promote and ensure plant-level EHS systems across compliance areas.

The role demands strategic oversight, regulatory liaison skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance, with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship at the North Branch site.