Health and Safety Manager

Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group—one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide—is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join our team in Hattiesburg, MS.

About the role

The Health and Safety Manager will provide leadership and coordination of health, safety, and environmental functions within a manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will create initiatives and implement programs and procedures to drive a culture of safety compliance and environmental excellence while ensuring the company remains compliant with governmental and organizational regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain current and accurate safety policies, manuals, and procedures to ensure safety within our facility.
• Ensure applicable federal and state regulations, as well as corporate guidelines and policies, are adhered to.
• Develop effective training programs that satisfy legal requirements and reinforce a safe environment.
• Provide training (formal and informal) to employees, supervisors, and managers on safety policies and practices.
• Manage emergency action plans for employees and property.
• Provide safety orientation for all new employees as well as all visiting contractors.
• Serve as a safety representative for all new equipment.
• Conduct scheduled periodic Safety Committee meetings for both plant and management employees.
• Perform safety audits throughout the manufacturing facility as required for internal and external sources.
• Manage worker compensation claims and communicate with the insurance carrier and broker as necessary.
• Conduct risk assessments for all departments and make recommendations for modifications to practices, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Observe employees throughout the plant and provide coaching regarding unsafe acts and behaviors.
• Communicate regulatory and permit requirements to the plant.
• Maintain a supply of safety equipment (PPE) used by the facility.
• Prepare safety budget recommendations and investigate and report on budget variances.
• Act as the security administrator for the facility.
• Maintain a safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules, keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Participate in a variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain knowledge of new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and drive significant performance and process improvements.

Benefits

• Great work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage with vision and dental, 401k, and PTO