SAFETY LEADER

Georgia-Pacific has an exciting new way of thinking and working -- and we are looking for individuals dedicated to our philosophy of securing a bright future for themselves and Georgia-Pacific. As a world leader in Consumer, Paper, Packaging and Building Products, we offer the stability of an 80-year old company and the creative energy of a brand new one!

Summary Provide H&S leadership and strategic direction to the facility through the application of the MBM framework and Guiding Principles.Ensure systems effectively address facility's H&S risk profile.Develop and/or align facility H&S strategy according to the business/enterprise H&S plan.Facilitate H&S ownership by the line organization.

Qualifications

• Basic Bachelors degree in Safety or related field, or equivalent work experience 5 years minimum H&S experience in industrial or manufacturing

• Experience with utilization of computer based applications such as Word and Excel

Preferred

• CSP or demonstrated progress to achieve CSP Previous leadership role

• Experience in heavy manufacturing and/or chemical processes

• Experience in Behavior Based Safety (BBS)

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Provides leadership and direction to achieve the H&S vision through management commitment and employee ownership.

• A shared H&S vision has been developed and is integrated into the organization.

• Employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding H&S.

• Activities are coordinated with contractors. Incentive metrics are performance based (i.e. leading indicators) in addition to outcome based (i.e. trailing indicator).

• Facilitates H&S ownership by the line organization through integration of the H&S Management System.

• H&S system elements are integrated into the line organization's responsibilities and expectations.

• Compliance standard owners are in place for each subject matter area.

• Leads the development of risk assessment methods/systems for anticipating, identifying and evaluating hazards.

• Facility has assessed and evaluated identified risks. An effective change management process is in place.

• Provide support to the Behavior Based Safety Steering Team to sustain and improve the process as needed.

• An industrial hygiene monitoring plan that includes monitoring activities and guidance in the implementation of controls to minimize exposure has been established.

• Assists facility leadership with the development of short and long-term H&S objectives, targets, strategies, and measures that prioritize and mitigate risks.

• A planning system is in place that addresses the needs of the facility.

• Action plans address the facility?s culture and risk.

• Ensures the development, improvement, and implementation of training systems to meet facility needs utilizing qualified instructors.

• Employees have an understanding of H&S regulations (OSHA, State, GP).

• Ensures there is a system in place for a facility to sustain and improve performance.

• Management reviews are routinely conducted and plans are adjusted as necessary.

• An active investigation team participates in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and implementation.

• Utilizes development plans to grow H&S skills and knowledge.

• Effectively communicates the Facility Health & Safety vision and performance to internal and external stakeholders.

• H&S data is captured in facility and corporate databases.

• The facility's H&S website provides functional and up to date information.

• H&S records are managed in accordance with records managment and the applicable H&S standard.

Georgia-Pacific is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Georgia-Pacific recognizes that our people make the difference. We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package to include; medical, dental, 401K and more! We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. For more exciting opportunities please visit our website at www.gp.com.

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BIG ISLAND, Virginia
USA

Degree Required: Yes

Human Resource