Health & Safety Leader

Georgia-Pacific Dixie® Consumer Products Operation is seeking a Health & Safety Leader to support our facility in Marmaduke, Arkansas. The Marmaduke facility, part of the Anchor Packaging business, manufactures a wide range of food packaging solutions and is a leader in the industry. We safely produce quality products with a competitive advantage and solid market growth.

About the role

The Health & Safety (H&S) Leader will build partnerships with front-line leadership and collaborate with business partners to develop and mentor the production team on health and safety. This role establishes and optimizes systems and processes to address the facility’s H&S risk profile. Reporting directly to the plant manager, the H&S Leader is a critical member of the facility leadership team, working closely with management and employees to promote a culture of safety compliance and stewardship.

Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management™ (PBM) philosophy, which guides decision-making and provides opportunities for employees to contribute and benefit from the value they create.

Responsibilities

• Embrace influential leadership to advance our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture.
• Partner with site leadership to influence all team members to embrace and achieve our Path to Zero Safety Strategy, aligned with Koch’s Safety Vision.
• Reduce the facility’s risk profile through development and implementation of key objectives, strategies, targets, and measures.
• Manage all systems and processes for H&S risk at the facility, including:
  • Compliance standards and ownership model
  • Risk Management System
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
  • Safety Improvement Planning
  • Safety Training
• Communicate the facility’s safety vision, strategies, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding H&S, ensuring integration of the H&S vision.
• Facilitate H&S ownership by the line organization through integration of the H&S Management System.
• Drive continuous improvement using tools such as:
  • Self-assessments and audit processes
  • Incident/near-miss investigations
  • Metrics and targets (leading and lagging indicators)
  • Periodic reviews of performance, culture, and talent
• Coach, mentor, and develop members of the leadership team(s).
• Own and manage the injury management and workers' compensation process.
• Design and deliver H&S training programs for employees at all levels.

Requirements

• Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience using and applying effective safety management systems.
• Experience developing regulatory compliance programs and training.
• Experience in occupational safety management with demonstrated results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Certification in H&S (e.g., CSP, CIH) is preferred.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation and time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

Benefits may vary by geographic region. We also enable a work environment tailored to individual needs to help you and the business achieve superior results.

Pay

Compensation is determined by available market data and considers each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. The range provided is an estimate and may be higher or lower based on these factors. For details, speak to your recruiter about our compensation philosophy.

Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. We also operate one of the largest recycling businesses. With over 300,000 employees in more than 150 locations, we empower innovation to create better everyday products.