Safety Leader

Essity North America Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

Wellness program

401(k) with employer match

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off & Holidays

Scholarship program for children ofEss

Job summary

Essity North America Inc. is seeking a Safety Leader for our Bowling Green, KY manufacturing facility. The leader will guide safety and environmental policies, advance the site's EHS management system, and work with the Safety Specialist to meet legal requirements.

The role includes developing a site safety masterplan aligned with corporate goals, driving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance, and identifying cost-saving safety initiatives while leading the safety team and reporting monthly results.

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant field.
• 3+ years experience working at a production site.
• 2+ years experience in EHS management (preferred).
• Experience with safety and environmental systems.
• ISO system implementation updates and new standards knowledge.
• Root cause analysis skills.
• Understanding of auditing processes (certification preferred).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to read SDS sheets and approve chemicals.
• Experience developing and managing departmental budgets.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.
• ISO 14000/ISO 45001 knowledge.
• LOTO, machine safety, regulatory risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and role model safety and environmental policies as department head.
• Develop and monitor the safety department master plan and annual goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety systems and culture.
• Ensure ISO 14001/ISO 45001 compliance and reporting.
• Prepare and manage department budgets; serve on site leadership team.
• Coordinate safety cost‑saving initiatives and safety network participation.

Skills

Safety leadership

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

SDS interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

University degree

Job description

Safety Leader

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

About the Role

Essity Personal Care is currently seeking a Safety Leader for our manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, KY.

The role of the Safety Leader is to lead and role model safety and environmental policies as the department head. As the Leader, you will help continually improve the sites EHS Management Systems with the help of the supporting team members. The Leader will also ensure that the site is meeting all legal requirements related to EHS with the help of the Safety Specialist. As the Leader, you will be responsible for developing the safety department’s Masterplan to identify goals for the year that align with the sites CBN’s and monitor and track those results throughout the year. Identify, support, and implement cost‑saving opportunities.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Lead the I Care initiative and complete training with all affected employees.
• Lead and coach the Safety team;
• Drive continuous improvement in the safety systems;
• Develop and maintain a safety culture within the site consistent with our core values;
• Achieve and maintain compliance for ISO 14001, and ISO 45001;
• Develop a Health and Safety vision for the site based on legal compliance, continuous improvement enablers, and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Providing periodic reports as required and requested;
• Being informed about and ensuring compliance with regulations related to ISO1400/ISO 45001;
• Serve as the main contact between the site and corporate functions;
• Preparing and managing budgets for department;
• Be an active participant on the site leadership team;
• Represent the site within the safety network;
• Support coordination of cost savings activities in the plant and ensure initiation of new ideas;
• Implement continuous improvement enablers for safety;
• To develop safety masterplan for all team members that will help improve health, safety and environmental practices for the site.
• Responsible for reporting Legal Requirements for both Health/Safety, and Environmental reporting applicable to the site.
• Ensure Environmental compliance is maintained and the site is being proactive to prevent incidents that would harm the environment
• Track and report waste shipments, water usage, and the overall recycle program status each month
• Attend annual global safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• University degree in relevant field is preferred
• 3+years experienceworking in a production site
• 2+years experienceinRESHmanagementpreferred
• Experience with safety, and environmental systems;
• Performance evaluation;
• Experienced ISO system implementation updates and new standards introduced;
• Root cause analysis skills;
• Understanding of the auditing process, auditor certification preferred;
• Effective communication skills;
• The ability to read and understand the SDS sheets to approve chemicals for the site;
• Experience developing, maintaining, and correcting departmental budget;
• Intermediate level knowledge in computer programs (word, power point, excel);
• Ability to lead and work on a project team;
• Advanced understanding in ISO 14000/ISO 45001requirements;
• Advanced knowledge in different areas related to Health and Safety (LOTO, machine safety, regulation, risk analysis, etc.).

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Compensation:

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [e-mail]

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.