Safety Coordinator

Georgia-Pacific Plywood is hiring a Safety Coordinator for our Taylorsville, MS facility. Under the direction of the facility’s Safety Manager, you will support efforts to reduce critical risks and hazards, identify gaps, and strengthen safety processes in a high-volume plywood operation.

About Us

At Georgia-Pacific, we manufacture products that make people’s lives easier and provide careers—not just jobs—for our employees. We foster a culture that values integrity and compliance and encourage employees to challenge the status quo. Learn more about our Building Products division at www.buildgp.com.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the compliance system model at the site, assisting employees in the development and implementation of fundamental safety programs (critical hazards).
• Conduct or assist in incident investigations involving high-potential events or conditions.
• Perform hazard identification risk assessments and evaluate risk in existing and future equipment, processes, and operations.
• Lead corrective action development and completion for identified gaps.
• Assist in managing digital safety tools, including TRAX, ISNetworld, SpheraCloud, iNet, or similar platforms.
• Ensure new hires receive comprehensive safety onboarding using company standards.
• Provide occasional support for off-shifts as needed (not a regular rotating schedule).
• Partner with operations to identify hazards and help reduce critical risks through proactive problem-solving.
• Manage multiple safety projects and initiatives simultaneously, ensuring effective prioritization and timely completion.
• Communicate safety expectations, findings, and updates effectively with employees, contractors, and site leadership.

Requirements

• Experience contributing to facility safety programs (committees, specialized groups, etc.).
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external partners.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience supporting safety programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Active involvement as a Compliance System Owner (CSO) or CSO team member.
• Experience using TRAX, GoCanvas, Save My Life app, or Microsoft SharePoint.
• Any Plywood process or Georgia-Pacific experience.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree.

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/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

Compensation is determined by available market data, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter.