Safety Manager - South Plant

Green Bay Packaging Folding Carton Division
US - Wisconsin - Appleton
October 17, 2024
Manufacturing

Responsibilities

From a strategic business perspective, this position must focus on a steadfast commitment to planning, implementing, coordinating, and reviewing all safety and occupational health components for all personnel, materials, equipment, and environments to ensure safety regulation compliance and the continued development of a safety culture.
The primary focus of the Safety Manager will be to provide strong leadership and technical support by reviewing and updating employee safety programs to determine their compliance with applicable regulations as well as the adequacy and application of safety principles, practices, and techniques in the workplace.
The Safety Manager will implement and oversee a process to ensure all accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases are investigated to determine their causes and the need to implement preventative measures.
The Safety Manager will work closely with the production and maintenance managers and supervisors to coordinate and manage safety programs and projects by assisting in the development of objectives, targets, and reporting procedures consistent with the Folding Carton Division's vision and strategy.

Maintain accurate and updated record-keeping on a regular basis
Demonstrate a strong working relationship with personnel at all levels of the organization, especially with production management and plant employees
Ensure the division remains compliant with OSHA Safety Standards and compliant with any Corporate specified safety programs and procedures
Remain current with upcoming rules and regulations that may affect the facility procedures, while advising management on implementation strategies
Lead the division in promoting a positive culture concerning workplace safety
Lead the development, maintenance, implementation, and annual review of safety policies, procedures, and responsibilities
Provide recommendations on safety policies and ensure there is proper follow-up and resolution on all safety concerns that are identified through assessments, inspections, incidents, or other methods
Manage the record-keeping and metrics of safety-related incidents, while recommending and implementing the appropriate corrective measures as necessary
Proactively identify safety-related issues and collaborate with management to properly address these issues to avoid any unsafe situations
Schedule and conduct safety training, ensuring that the training meets the requirements of Corporate and government regulations
Maintain accurate and updated safety training material
Conduct incident investigations, report and review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspection, environmental testing, or violation of health and safety regulations.
Conduct safety orientation for new hires.
Conduct scheduled, as well as random, safety audits throughout the division
Effectively develop and manage inspections of facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Verify that safety equipment is appropriate and available to employees and monitor their use of such equipment to ensure proper usage.
Prepare and review specifications and orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in safety or related discipline and/or at least three years of safety experience in an industrial setting preferred.
Manufacturing experience is a plus.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead teams in a union environment
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and their application
Basic knowledge of worker's compensation case management, production equipment, key performance measurement indicators, basic laws, and regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels within the organization.
Must have ability to work with various production shifts as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, free health clinic access, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k), and pension.
Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc.
is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility.
Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc.
employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement.
For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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