Safety Specialist

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Wisconsin, Green Bay
Sep 10, 2024
Your Job Georgia-Pacific Green Bay Operations is seeking qualified individual to consider for a Safety Specialist role. This salaried position will report to the Manager of Safety & Health Services at the Green Bay Broadway Mill and support all Green Bay operations. Specifically, this position assists in OSHA/GP compliance, industrial hygiene, contractor safety activities, risk assessments, incident investigation, safety training and other safety activities as assigned. The employee that aligns with our company values will find fulfillment in being a role model and coach for other employees regarding compliance and achievement of corporate safety objectives. Our Team The Green Bay Broadway Mill manufacturers and distributes leading commercial and retail brands of paper products (bath tissue, napkins, and towels). The mill has about 900 employees and about 600 business support employees that provide engineering, transportation, data processing and customer services. Every day, GP employees and products help maintain a strong, stable economy in Northeastern Wisconsin. What You Will Do Lead, coach and develop employees utilizing the Principle Based Management philosophy and framework Identify hazards and evaluating risk in existing or future equipment, processes, and operations Ensure facilities have prioritized, actionable strategies and effective metrics to monitor safety and health progress and performance Enhance the capability in the development and implementation of fundamental safety programs. Fundamental programs include, but are not limited to Industrial Hygiene, Confined Space, Lock Tag Verify, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Cranes and Rigging, Personal Protective Equipment, and Work Permits. Work with all aspects of Safety & Health programs, including program development, training, continuous improvement, compliance standard ownership and subject matter expertise Provide a visible safety presence in the field with operations, maintenance, and contractor work groups Development and delivery of required regulatory training Perform Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) and other risk assessments Develop the capability to conduct effective incident investigations to seek learning opportunities that allow us to build capacity to fail safely Provide coaching and mentoring to facilitate ownership for safety at all levels Seek feedback/input of others to better understand and make improvements to Safety & Health initiatives Development of Facility Risk Assessments (FRA) and Department Risk Assessments (DRA) Lead safety audits, assessments, inspections and interactions with government agencies Work independently with vendors on finding solutions for safety opportunities Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety, Contractor Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Engineering OR Three (3) or more years working experience in a safety & health, engineering or leadership role Safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility What Will Put You Ahead Professional Safety Certifications (i.e.: GSP, ASP, or CSP) Knowledge of OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, NFPA Codes, ANSI Experience recognizing and mitigating hazards Establish sustainable systems for compliance and continuous improvement At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our 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 - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.