Senior Manager, Safety

Canfor-; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting 20%

Job summary

Canfor Southern Pine, Inc. in Mobile, AL, seeks a Senior Manager, Safety to lead the Occupational Health and Safety Program and Safety Management Systems across our operations.

You will collaborate with leadership to drive safety excellence and regulatory compliance. You will design and oversee safety programs and training, manage internal and external audits, and develop policies on machine guarding, lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience creating and executing safety programs for a mid-to-large manufacturing organization.
• 5 years in incident investigation, emergency management, and auditing.
• Experience with safety laws and cloud-based EHS systems (e.g., Enablon).
• Experience in sawmilling manufacturing operations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing improvement and standardization of the Occupational Health and Safety Program and Safety Management Systems.
• Provide guidance on safety standards and regulatory requirements across all levels.
• Design and oversee safety programs and protocols, audits, and safety training.
• Develop training and policies on machine guarding, lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, cranes and lifting devices, forklifts, noise, contractor management, and emergency response.

Skills

Safety program development

Incident investigation

Emergency management

Safety training

Auditing

Risk management

Tools

Enablon

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Manager, Safety (29771)

Senior Manager Safety, Canfor Southern Pine, Inc., Mobile, AL.Lead the ongoing improvement and standardization of the Occupational Health and Safety Program and related Safety Management Systems, consistent with the various laws, codes and regulations that apply across the seven states weoperatein. Collaborate closely with operational leadership to cultivate a culture of safety excellence, positioning Canfor as a frontrunner in health and safety standards for both employees and customers.Provideexpert guidance on safety standards and regulatory requirements across all levels of the organization,designingandoverseeingsafety programs and protocols, managing internal and external audits, and delivering comprehensive health and safety training. Act as a pivotal part in working alongside regional safety managers, mill health & safety advisors, mill management, and all employees to implement and sustain safety initiatives that align with our overarching safety strategy.Create training and policies on a variety of issues that include but are not limitedto: machine guarding, lockout, hot work, confined space, fall protection, PPE, cranes and lifting devices, forklifts, industrial hygiene, noise, loss management, contractor management, loss prevention, combustible dust, first aid, and emergency response. Collaborate with management teams on delivering safety training for all employees. Telecommutingpermitted20% per week withinsamegeographic location as assigned office location unless otherwise pre-approved by the Business.

40hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.$145,860 - $147,860/yr.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have 7 years of experience in creating and executing safety programs for a mid tolarge sizemanufacturing organization.

Of the required experience must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:

Incident investigation skills and training as well as experience with emergency management processes, requirements and structure including auditing knowledge;

Safety laws;

Experience using cloud-based software for EHS, like Enablon;

Experience in manufacturing operations, specifically within sawmilling;

Risk Management software tools.

40% of domestic travel is required.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.