Safety Manager

iHire; Dodson (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety Manager to enhance safety performance at a lumber mill in Dodson, LA. This full-time position offers excellent growth potential and requires a strong commitment to safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations while fostering a culture of accountability. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Safety or a related field, along with significant experience in safety management within a manufacturing environment. Join a company with a century-long reputation for excellence and sustainability, where your contributions will help shape a safer workplace and drive continuous improvement. If you are passionate about safety and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Programs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of safety experience or 5 years in industrial safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish methods for improving safety performance and compliance with OSHA.
• Lead safety training and incident investigations, fostering a safety culture.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Safety training development

Incident investigation

Project management

Computer skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety processes understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

Health & safety software

Job description

Our Dodson, LA lumber mill has an immediate opening for a Safety Manager. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position and provides excellent growth potential and opportunities for advancement.

Dodson Lumber is located on Hwy 167 approximately 10 miles south of Jonesboro, LA, and approximately 15 miles north of Winnfield, LA. Many of our Dodson employees reside in Jackson, Winn, and Lincoln Parishes. Lincoln Parish is home to Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University and North Louisiana is home to various state parks such as Lake Claiborne and Kisatchie National Forest with a variety of activities, like hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and camping.

Our mill produces high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber used for residential construction throughout the Southern and Eastern USA. We have a reputation for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. The current opportunity is on day shift; however, the successful candidate must be willing to work other shifts and weekends when needed.

This position will have the accountability for establishing reliable methods for improving safety performance and nourishing a culture in which safety is an overriding value in all activities and in which every associate assumes accountability for safety initiatives and expectations. The Safety Manager also ensures the unit is in compliance with OSHA regulatory expectations in addition to business and Company guidelines and initiatives. This position reports to the Mill Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree & minimum of three (3) years' safety experience OR five (5) years' health & safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Good working knowledge of OSHA regulations / requirements
• Passion for safety as demonstrated by a strong commitment to associate safety
• Understands safety processes with ability to complete an internal audit/review
• Experience in leading and/or participating in safety Incident Investigations
• Knowledge of chemical and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) systems management
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver safety training
• Project management skills to include strong leadership with the ability to develop and implement safety processes
• Ability to build positive working relationships with hourly and salaried associates
• Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of health & safety software programs
• High level of integrity, strong work ethic, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work extended hours should a situation warrant
• All applicants must upload resume detailing education and job history

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety
• Knowledge of site manufacturing processes
• Safety & industrial hygiene certification and/or training
• Experience in wood products manufacturing

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $72,742-$130,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.