Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Plymouth, (North Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Safety Manager. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Summary

This position is a member of the Plymouth Mill Leadership Team and plays a critical role in managing Health and Safety (H&S) programs which promote a safe work culture. The H&S Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the development of a mill-wide health and safety strategy and culture through technical support, program development, and relationship building. The incumbent will ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements as they relate to occupational health, safety, and loss prevention. As a member of the mill’s leadership team reporting to the Mill Manager, the H&S Manager is expected to collaborate with his/her peers to ensure the facility succeeds in achieving continuous improvement in all performance KPI’s.

Key Responsibilities

Identifies, manages, directs, and audits the systems required to limit risk factors leading to safety incidents and compliance issues; manages the continuous improvement of the mill’s H&S program.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate safety regulations, including but not limited to written programs, certifications, permits, documentation, and training.
Promotes health and safety responsibility / sustainability stewardship by:
Engaging with and involving employees to develop, implement, and raise awareness of programs and improvements
Driving results against goals and tracking progress
Analyzing injury / incident data for trends
Investigating issues and recommending improvements
Workers’ compensation administration

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or Environmental Health and Safety plus 5+ years of health and safety leadership experience in an industrial setting, OR equivalent years of health and safety leadership experience in an industrial setting without degree
Demonstrated health and safety leadership with results
Thorough understanding of OSHA and Workers’ Compensation regulations
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient planning and organization skills
High degree of computer literacy to include MS Office, MS Teams
Experience managing other H&S professionals in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to write regulatory reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Experience performing risk assessments and audits

Critical Competencies for Success

Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill
High degree of collaboration with mill leadership and corporate safety team
Ability to prioritize time and multi-task
Ability to relate complex procedural and technical problems in regulatory law and compliance procedures to operations, maintenance, and engineering

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.

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