Job Description

What We Offer:

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

The Safety Manager is responsible for the site safety of the Macon Irving Tissue facility.

This position reports to the Plant Manager and functions as a member of the site Leadership Team. Primary responsibilities will include managing the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Team and initiatives and actively encouraging the implementation of HSE best practices to reach our goal of zero lost time accidents. This is a hands-on position and requires regular participation and support for HSE activities in the site including being out in the manufacturing areas on a regular basis to support HSE initiatives and the HSE Advisors.

• Lead and Manage Site Safety, Health and Environmental Program
  • Provide ongoing support as required to management in the effective execution of HSE programs and initiatives.
  • Review and update as required, existing policies, programs, and procedures in consultation with key stakeholders and the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
  • Lead the Plant’s Key Elements of Safety Program. Implement 3-year safety plan and manage site initiatives.
• Coaching & development of safety leaders
  • Train and evaluate safety team and second-hat safety leaders.
• Incident and Investigations
  • Manage all incidents to ensure proper investigation and root causes are arrived at with proper corrective actions implemented. Perform incident/injury analysis. Responsible for the accuracy of the Incident Data Base and the generation of required reports and balanced scorecards.
• Manage the HSE inspection and audit process programs
  • Review, monitor and evaluate Contractor Safety Programs and provide ongoing HSE support.
• Compliance
  • Ensure the facility is compliant with all state and federal regulations and requirements. Site liaison with OSHA as required

Education:

• Post-secondary education in related field or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 7-10 years of progressive and leadership experience within a manufacturing industry.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with experience in leading change
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting up to senior level audiences
• Ability to influence with and without authority

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.