Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Summary Of Position

As an integral part of the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) team, the Occupational Safety Specialists, assumes a leadership position, spearheading Kimberly-Clark’s (K-C) commitment to Better Care for a Better World. This role involves supporting and advancing specific aspects of advancing specific technical aspects of occupational safety initiatives within the mill.

Implementation of Strategies

• Implement strategies, objectives, shared commitments, and initiatives specific to the occupational safety field, ensuring comprehensive coverage and effective execution.
• Prepare and submit federal and state mandated health and safety reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance evaluations related to occupational safety regulations, providing accurate insights and recommendations for mitigation.

Regulatory Compliance

• Familiarity with legal requirements and company occupational safety standards relevant or applicable to the facility.

Risk Assessment and Compliance Evaluation

• Capable of conducting risk assessments and compliance evaluations related to occupational safety regulations, providing accurate insights and recommendations for mitigation.

Culture of Excellence

• Able to address mindset, behavior, and capabilities that impact performance within the organization's occupational safety maturity model, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Stakeholder Communication

• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and convey complex information effectively.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of technical topics and management strategies for associated operation-specific risks.

Coordination and Integration

• Aptitude for coordinating activities, initiatives, and information flow among cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and achievement of objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated on industry trends and best practices in occupational safety.

Specialist-Level Expertise

• Specialist-level experience in one or more topics related to implementing and/or conducting efforts associated with occupational safety programs, risk assessments, compliance evaluations, incident investigations, and aspects of MBC (mindsets, behaviors, and capabilities) of leaders and the workforce that can impact occupational safety performance.

Additional Safety Technical Topics

• Addressing additional safety technical topics addressed by K-C Occupational Safety Performance Standards and management of associated operation-specific risks.

Collaboration With Region/BU and Global OH&S and E&S Functional Leaders

• Collaborate with region/BU and global OH&S and E&S functional leaders to address occupational safety risk/opportunities related to the individual’s relevant specialty.

Adopt and Implement Strategies

• Aptitude for adopting and implementing site-specific occupational safety strategies, initiatives, and programs aligned with Regional OH&S and E&S objectives.

Risk Identification and Mitigation

• Supporting the identification of occupational safety potential hazards, assessing risks, and implementing preventative measures to manage/mitigate these risks.

Compliance and Effectiveness Evaluation

• Supporting technical evaluations of the effectiveness of occupational safety systems and processes, with emphasis on ensuring compliance with local and national regulations and relevant Global Performance Standards.

Safety Culture Integration

• Collaborating with operational leaders to integrate occupational safety initiatives and considerations into the organizational culture.

Continuous Monitoring Processes

• Establishing and maintaining processes for continuous monitoring and connected checking of occupational safety performance, ensuring ongoing awareness and improvement.

Data Analysis and Problem-Solving

• Analyzing occupational safety data to identify areas for improvement, informing problem-solving processes and recommending effective solutions.

Effective Communication Channels

• Maintaining effective communication channels to report occupational safety performance, challenges, and improvements across relevant stakeholders.

Innovation Advisory

• Providing advice on innovative practices relevant to occupational safety subject, recommending advancements and improvements.

Best Practices Integration

• Staying informed about industry and company best practices, integrating them into regional occupational safety efforts and activities to enhance overall performance.

Safety Culture Leadership

• Supporting a positive safety culture by assisting leaders on mindsets and behaviors that prioritize safety (routinely elevating leader and workforce awareness and genuine concern for safety through personal actions and communications).

Behavior-Based Observation Program

• Establishing and overseeing a behavior-based observation program to systematically identify unsafe behaviors, address root causes, and reinforce positive safety practices throughout the organization.

Primary Location

Marinette Mill