Environment, Health and Safety Manager - Pulp/Paper Mill Manufacturing

KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

**This is a full time permanent role**

**Must have pulp/paper mill manufacturing experience**

The Role:

The EHS Manager will be responsible for managing day-to day and long-term EHS activities for all mill operations. Along with ensuring the mill is aligned with corporate initiatives and priorities. Furthermore, the EHS Manager interfaces directly with community leaders and regulatory agencies to represent the mill within the community and region.

Job Duties:

• Integrate continuous improvements in environment and safety systems and drive employee engagement to achieve desired results
• Ensure safe work practices complying with local, state and company standards are fully in place and supported
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective systems, procedures and training to achieve an accident-free and environmental incident-free facility
• Implement mill and company health and safety programs to identify and reduce risk from hazards
• Manage safety initiative progress and tracking systems, including, but not limited to:
• Serious injury and fatality prevention
• Top 5 hazard identification and remediation
• Critical health and safety program gap closures
• Lead in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for water, air, and solid & hazardous waste management
• Actively communicate to local mill the safety requirements, transitions, and procedures conveyed from the corporate office
• Manage all regulatory reporting requirements and permitting processes
• Develop safety and environmental leaders within direct supervision and mentor safety coordinators working through operations and maintenance teams.
• Create and reinforce a safety culture that encourages the proactive identification of drift towards out desired goal of building a learning culture.
• Manage the drift assessment and learning event processes with continuous improvement in mind.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, occupational health and safety or related field
• 10 years of EHS experience in manufacturing and environmental areas
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations; expert knowledge preferred

Company Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

Generous Vacation Policy

401k with Roth option & 8% Company Match

Profit Sharing

Annual Bonus Potential

9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Annual Merit Raises

Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Professional Development Opportunities

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Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!

Opportunities for Community Engagement