Safety Specialist

ND Paper; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Paper, a leading paper manufacturer, is seeking a Safety Specialist in Rumford, Maine. This full-time role involves establishing a safe working culture and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field, along with relevant experience in safety management and training.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in safety-related roles.
• Ability to coach employees and drive safety practices.
• Strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe work environment and lead safety programs.
• Conduct incident investigations and ensure proper safety training.
• Provide technical safety expertise and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene or Safety

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Base pay range

$65,406.00/yr - $81,757.00/yr

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join our team.

The Safety Specialist will work under the direction of the Safety Manager. This is a full-time salaried position.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Drive the implementation of a zero-injury culture, including implementing safety programs, ensuring all employees and contractors are properly trained and equipped to perform work safely, and auditing to ensure program effectiveness.
• Establish safety policies and work practices, to ensure a safe organization that is compliant with all State, Federal and ND Paper rules and regulations.
• Provide technical safety expertise to managers, supervisors and employees including program development, implementation, and execution.
• Ensures that proper safety equipment is obtained and accessible to employees.
• Ensures that timely incident investigations are completed and conducts incident investigation training with mill management.
• Networks with other safety and security experts across ND Paper and participates in cross-divisional meetings and teams.
• Lead contractor safety program for ND Paper contractors ensuring compliance with ND Paper policies and OSHA safety programs
• Conduct effective safety training for employees
  
  

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight, and stewardship.
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience
• Ability to make decisions under pressure for situations affecting safety of personnel or equipment.
• Ability to coach employees to meet stated objectives regarding safety, clean production and sustainability.
• Candidate must possess organizational, communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills and the ability follow through on multiple tasks
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive projects and issues.
• Committed to safety, clean production, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently.
• Candidate must model ND Paper’s values and achieve results through safe and clean work practices, respect for people, minimal environmental impact, quality and customers first, and social responsibility.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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