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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Description
Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Safety Manager for our Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) facility. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and supports the entire Columbia Falls campus.
We are seeking an individual who is committed to safety, has a positive attitude, and an excellent work ethic. The qualified candidate would have comprehensive knowledge to ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local standards. This individual will be involved in a broad range of safety management and leadership initiatives, including developing, implementing, evaluating, and preserving safety accountability, policies, systems, and culture.
As a Safety Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Provide technical expertise on safety and health-related matters and assist the plant manager, operations manager, maintenance/reliability manager, and front-line leadership to successfully manage their safety processes while ensuring compliance with Weyerhaeuser, OSHA, federal, state, and local standards
Work directly with the management team to ensure safety and health programs are implemented in their entirety, including written programs; required and documented training; hazard anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control; and performing periodic audits ensuring ongoing compliance
Improve existing and develop new safety and health policies, programs, and procedures. Ensure plant safety policies are up-to-date and fully implemented
Oversee capital improvement projects, from conceptual design through installation and start-up, ensuring employee safety and OSHA compliance is integrated into the project
Mentor the “Safety Committee” and its functions into a workable and functioning part of the safety culture to add value. Encourage employee involvement in safety and promote a caring safety culture.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards pertaining to workplace safety, health, and environment. This will include oversite of industrial hygiene measurements, monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting, and training. A strong focus on OSHA compliance and inspection readiness is a must
Develop and implement programs and recordkeeping systems to track and evaluate personnel injury and illness experience
Conduct incident investigations to determine root causes, prevent recurrence, and establish employee accountability
Conduct ergonomics evaluations of high-risk and repetitive jobs
Identify safety priorities and develop systems to reduce incidents, using the Health and Safety Audit
Ensure the annual risk-based safety plan remains the priority and is sustainable
Lead the site in response to safety issues and build active, cooperative relationships with the leadership team and Safety Committee
Provide safety-related project management support using processes like MOC & OSHA standards
Interpret the applicability of OSHA standards as they apply to the facility
Coordinate safety onboarding for new employees
Monitor and support required annual safety training for associates
Assume Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) duties and lead the site Radiation Safety Program
Oversee site Process Safety Management (PSM) program
Participate in a minimum of one Safety Audit at another WY site each year
Auto req ID
438783BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Operations
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have demonstrable skills and experiences, including the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline is required
Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) strongly preferred
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health or closely related field required
Experience In a Manufacturing Environment Preferred
Safety Professionals with experience in RSO and PSM duties are preferred
Skills & Attributes
Demonstrate leadership ability by using effective performance management skills to build organization capacity
Passionate advocate for safety; demonstrate courage to care
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to accomplish group objectives
Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and achieve goals in a timely manner
Demonstrate ability to role model safety
Ability to hold members of the management team and associates accountable for following safety standards and systems
Effective analytical, planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities
Effective communication, interpersonal, telephone and time management skills
Ability to process information with a high degree of accuracy and detail
Ability to work independently and to be self-motivated
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $88,900 to $133,500 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
City*
Columbia Falls
State*
Montana
Job Code
Environmental Health and Safety
Affiliate Sponsor
Weyerhaeuser
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Description
Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Safety Manager for our Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) facility. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and supports the entire Columbia Falls campus.
We are seeking an individual who is committed to safety, has a positive attitude, and an excellent work ethic. The qualified candidate would have comprehensive knowledge to ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local standards. This individual will be involved in a broad range of safety management and leadership initiatives, including developing, implementing, evaluating, and preserving safety accountability, policies, systems, and culture.
As a Safety Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Provide technical expertise on safety and health-related matters and assist the plant manager, operations manager, maintenance/reliability manager, and front-line leadership to successfully manage their safety processes while ensuring compliance with Weyerhaeuser, OSHA, federal, state, and local standards
Work directly with the management team to ensure safety and health programs are implemented in their entirety, including written programs; required and documented training; hazard anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control; and performing periodic audits ensuring ongoing compliance
Improve existing and develop new safety and health policies, programs, and procedures. Ensure plant safety policies are up-to-date and fully implemented
Oversee capital improvement projects, from conceptual design through installation and start-up, ensuring employee safety and OSHA compliance is integrated into the project
Mentor the “Safety Committee” and its functions into a workable and functioning part of the safety culture to add value. Encourage employee involvement in safety and promote a caring safety culture.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards pertaining to workplace safety, health, and environment. This will include oversite of industrial hygiene measurements, monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting, and training. A strong focus on OSHA compliance and inspection readiness is a must
Develop and implement programs and recordkeeping systems to track and evaluate personnel injury and illness experience
Conduct incident investigations to determine root causes, prevent recurrence, and establish employee accountability
Conduct ergonomics evaluations of high-risk and repetitive jobs
Identify safety priorities and develop systems to reduce incidents, using the Health and Safety Audit
Ensure the annual risk-based safety plan remains the priority and is sustainable
Lead the site in response to safety issues and build active, cooperative relationships with the leadership team and Safety Committee
Provide safety-related project management support using processes like MOC & OSHA standards
Interpret the applicability of OSHA standards as they apply to the facility
Coordinate safety onboarding for new employees
Monitor and support required annual safety training for associates
Assume Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) duties and lead the site Radiation Safety Program
Oversee site Process Safety Management (PSM) program
Participate in a minimum of one Safety Audit at another WY site each year
Auto req ID
438783BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Operations
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have demonstrable skills and experiences, including the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline is required
Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) strongly preferred
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health or closely related field required
Experience In a Manufacturing Environment Preferred
Safety Professionals with experience in RSO and PSM duties are preferred
Skills & Attributes
Demonstrate leadership ability by using effective performance management skills to build organization capacity
Passionate advocate for safety; demonstrate courage to care
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to accomplish group objectives
Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and achieve goals in a timely manner
Demonstrate ability to role model safety
Ability to hold members of the management team and associates accountable for following safety standards and systems
Effective analytical, planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities
Effective communication, interpersonal, telephone and time management skills
Ability to process information with a high degree of accuracy and detail
Ability to work independently and to be self-motivated
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $88,900 to $133,500 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
City*
Columbia Falls
State*
Montana
Job Code
Environmental Health and Safety
Affiliate Sponsor
Weyerhaeuser
Salary : $88,900 - $133,500
