Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer

Port Wentworth, GA

Pay Rate:

$106,700 – $130,500

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time 

About the Role:

• Provide leadership and support for the Safety and Occupational Health programs at the Port Wentworth Mill
• Report to the Health and Safety Manager to develop, implement, support and administer site safety programs and ensure the mill complies with all applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws and regulations to achieve and injury-free workplace
• Ensure the mill’s compliance with OSHA requirements and GCF’s health and safety program requirements
• Serve as the lead for specific training programs to implement and sustain requirements and training
• Integrate continuous improvements in safety systems and help drive employee engagement to achieve desired results
• Collaborate with mill employees to identify and implement improvements driving overall reduction in hazards through the use of programs such as Safe Work Observations (SWOs), Hazard Reduction and Crew Top 5s
• Provide support to help develop and implement health and safety training programs
• Coordinate health and safety audit programs including corrective action plan implementation – both internal and external
• Work with departments on communications that promote safety performance and ensure compliance

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Preferred experience in EHS Health & Safety, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred B.S. in safety engineering or industrial hygiene
• Knowledge EHS compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; presentation and delivery skills
• Demonstrated skill in organizing and prioritizing to manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to accomplish EHS requirements and objectives
• Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Ethics and Values, Process Management, Action Oriented, Managing through Systems, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Integrity and Trust, Conflict Management, Functional/Technical Skills, Approachability, Organizational Skills, Time Management

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF:

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered:

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Address:

Global Cellulose Fibers – Port Wentworth Mill

1 Bonnybridge Rd

Port Wentworth, GA 31407

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.