ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.
We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced Safety & Environmental Manager to join our team reporting to the Biron Division VP & General Manager. This is a full-time salaried position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
- Enhance the Biron safety culture by driving engagement and ownership in all programs throughout the organization.
- Focus the organization on living up to the standard set by our safety vision; reinforce all aspects of our safety mission statement daily.
- Member of the Mill Leadership Team.
- Sponsor of the Mill Safety Leadership Team.
- Manage the continuous improvement of the mill Low Likelihood / High Severity Steering Teams (LOTO, Work @ Height, Confined Space, etc.).
- Lead and provide expertise in decisions involving work practices and safety requirements for reduction of work-related injuries.
- Oversee worker’s compensation insurance policy and program as required by law.
- Supervise and develop the Safety Co-op Student, Safety Advocate, mill nurse, and security team.
- Provide support, guidance and direction for employee driven safety committees/roles.
- Coordinate mill security and risk assessment efforts.
- Maintain records required by OSHA and ND Paper, such as accident reports, injury classification, etc.
- Provide guidance to operating departments when changes are made that could impact the safety aspects of standard operating procedures.
- Evaluate and approve all safety assessments on investment card packages and new chemicals entering mill.
- Coordinate environmental, safety and health standards training for all employees as well as fire, chemical, emergency, and first aid/CPR training for Emergency Response Team Members.
- Maintain understanding of environment, health, and safety federal and state regulatory developments and impacts.
- Support all environmental permitting requirements for the Biron Division (water, air, storm water, hazardous waste storage/disposal, and spill, prevention, containment and countermeasures)
- Support environmental compliance programs and perform environmental compliance related reporting to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
- Support record keeping and reporting activities to comply with federal and state environmental requirements, mill permit requirements, corporate policies, and meet all reporting deadlines.
- Interact with outside regulatory agencies, other Biron Division Team Members, ND Paper Leadership and members of the public.
Required Competencies
- Excellent leadership, management, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Competency with standard Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to develop competencies in mill-wide enterprise system
- Maintain harmonious relations with employees by administering contract provisions and company policies
- Ability to work with suppliers and outside service groups to ensure the highest level of service and workmanship of the products and materials that we use
- Ability to encourage, guide, and direct others to improve performance
- Ability to listen and practice open advocacy
- Ability to reach a conclusion using relevant information and data and to determine the best course of action in a timeframe that is consistent with business requirements
- Ability to utilize data analysis tools
Attributes for Success
- Hard work– tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
- Pursuit of Excellence– strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
- Integrity- treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
- Sense of Urgency– drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
- Entrepreneurial Spirit– act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
- Adaptability– be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
- Servant Leadership– set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.
Required Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene and experience of 7 to 10 years in environmental, health and safety functions, with experience in pulp and paper or chemical process industry, preferred. Note: Special consideration will be given to qualified individuals with a Master of Safety degree and/or CSP certification
OR
- any equivalent combination of education and experience
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