Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 40,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North America, South America and Europe.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety management for Georgia Pacific's plywood manufacturing facility in Gurdon, Arkansas.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of management consistent with corporate and mill objectives and expectations.
• Develop, assess, monitor, and improve the mill Safety Management System. Inclusive of the 7-Key element of SMS: Leadership commitment, Employee ownership, Risk assessment, Risk management, Change management, Sustain and Improve, Knowledge Processes & Training
• Overall management of the Safety support staff, ensuring continuous knowledge and skill development; advancing the use of MBM Philosophy & the 10 Guiding Principles.
• Actively lead in acquiring safety knowledge and skills development efforts for hourly and salaried employees.
• Design, Develop and Implement programs for the continuous improvement of health and safety that are proactive, data based, and prioritized according to risk assessment and reduction potential.
• Champion the Mill’s Safety Committee and provide positive support to department safety representatives.
• Assure compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
• Manage the financial aspects of the department.
• Manage computer-based monitoring and tracking systems (i.e. TRAX) for health and safety items.
• Interact with all mill personnel to assess culture, impart knowledge, identify risks, and demonstrate Safety leadership.
Education:
• Bachelors degree in Safety/Health or related field preferred
• 5 + years experience in manufacturing environment
• Certified safety professional or related professional certification a plus
Knowledge/Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent personal interaction skills; proven ability to interact with all organizational levels.
• Computer skills; including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based operating environments.
• Strong technical and professional safety knowledge
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and industrial hygiene practices preferred
Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years Safety related experience
• 2 years demonstrated managerial experience
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement health & safety programs
• Ability to professionally interact with governmental agencies (i.e., OSHA, DEQ, EPA).
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/VExcept where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
