Safety Specialist

Georgia-Pacific; Toledo (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Toledo, OR Containerboard facility is seeking a qualified Safety Specialist to join our team. This role will create value by assisting in development, implementation, and maintenance of the facility’s safety programs.

This person will provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, training, and development to advance the overall company safety environment and performance. This position will support and manage occupational safety improvement efforts at the site, partnering with site

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in an Environmental Health and Safety field or 4+ years in safety leadership.
• Knowledge of federal and state safety regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse demands with a systems approach and strong organizational skills.
• Lead safety programs, compliance strategies, and management systems.
• Provide regulatory training and raise safety awareness at the site.
• Evaluate site safety programs and report improvements to leadership.
• Develop Safety Improvement Plans (SIPs) and drive the Path to Zero safety strategy.
• Support safety-related initiatives and act as SME on mill projects.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Coaching & training

Education

Bachelor of Science in EHS

4+ years safety leadership

Job description

Georgia-Pacific’s Toledo, OR Containerboard facility is seeking a qualified Safety Specialist to join our team. This role will create value by assisting in development, implementation, and maintenance of the facility’s safety programs. This person will provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, training, and development to advance the overall company safety environment and performance. This position will support and manage occupational safety improvement efforts at the site. The Safety Specialist position reports directly to the site Safety & Health Manager. This role will also include working directly and indirectly with the site leadership team in identifying safety improvement opportunities, including critical hazard risk reduction efforts, and improving Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) integration. Supporting the leadership team towards our vision of achieving ZERO significant incidents is a critical requirement for this position.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Toledo is a producer of brown paper used to make cardboard and is a leader in recycling in the Northwest. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean. Many outdoor activities are available near the mill including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.

What You Will Do

• Manage competing demands which requires a strong systems approach to work, strong organizational skills, teamwork, and the ability to establish, communicate and adhere to priorities
• Primary areas of responsibility include contractor safety management, machine guarding, walking and working surfaces, MOPED, Save My Life permitting, ergonomics, and hearing conservation.
• Design, implement, and lead safety programs, compliance strategies, and management systems
• Prepare and conduct regulatory training and work with facility personnel to increase awareness of safety improvement needs
• Perform ongoing evaluations of site safety programs facility-wide
• Assist in preparation of business/corporate-sponsored safety strategies, recommendations, and reporting
• Participate in and/or lead Operational Learning Team sessions which are based on Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) models aimed at better identifying and implementing improved safeguards (failing safely)
• Respond to site personnel needs for assistance and support on safety-related issues
• Assist with the development of site Safety Improvement Plans (SIPs) aimed at ensuring systems are put in place to successfully execute the Path to Zero safety strategy
• Plan, promote, organize, direct, and audit safety related activities in field
• Provide leadership to mill critical hazard related safety teams and Compliance System Owners (CSOs) to ensure maximum value creation
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for large and small mill projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety requirements and applying Prevention through Design (PtD) principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science or higher in an Environmental Health and Safety field of study OR Four (4) or more years of experience in a safety leadership and management role
• Experience and Knowledge of federal/state safety regulatory requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certifications
• Experience with safety management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in manufacturing, pulp and paper, or chemical facility
• Experience establishing sustainable systems for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of occupational safety management and ability to apply and achieve results

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

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At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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