Company Overview: A Fortune 500 company, is an ideas and solutions leader in the corrugated packaging industry. Dedicated to assisting our customers, in packaging, transporting, and displaying products of all kinds. Our white paper division excels in delivering "Paper With Purpose" through exceptional customer service and operational excellence. With approximately 15,000 team members across more than 100 locations in the United States, committed to meeting the local needs of our customers while exceeding expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
Position: Director of Health & Safety
Function and Scope: The Director of Health & Safety is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing safety and health programs and policies. This role involves collaborating with employees to implement accident prevention methods and ensure a safe working environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement safety policies to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Develop and present safety and health training programs to increase workforce understanding of safety hazard control and health risks.
- Oversee all Regional Safety Managers and their safety departments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety and health standards.
- Recognize hazardous conditions and unsafe acts, determine their causes, and implement appropriate corrective measures.
- Be proficient in using and calibrating safety-related equipment, such as noise level meters, light meters, anemometers, etc.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- BS degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in the safety field within an industrial setting, paper is preferred.
- Ability to travel: 65%
Knowledge/Competencies:
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards, Workers' Compensation Laws, EPA regulations, and industrial hygiene practices.
- Hans-on people facing leadership position.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prepare and present training sessions to all levels of mill employees on occupational safety and health topics.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and business acumen.
- Technical proficiency in safety-related equipment and procedures.
