Senior Safety Manager [AA-14022]
Macon, GA
$120,000 - $154,000 plus 20% bonus, benefits package
A leading, global manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to oversee one of their key production locations in the Macon, GA area. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, with a dotted line report into the corporate EHS team, the ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach, strong leadership skills, the ability to influence and engage at various levels of a business.
The Role:
- Provides leadership and technical support for on-going safety projects, problem solving, investigations including site inspections and audits, and safety activities
- Assist in developing an effective safety communication process to make safety priorities and performance visible
- Manages one direct report
- Oversees incident and near miss investigation process to identify root causes; leads safety training, audits and inspections; develops programs for fire protection, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, process safety management, etc.
The Candidate:
- Bachelor's Degree in Health, Safety or similar, related discipline is required - CSP is preferred
- 12+ years of experience in safety roles, within the paper, pulp or packaging industry, or similar high-risk manufacturing environments
- 3+ years of experience in supervisory roles
- Ability to influence and engage at all levels
- Project management skills to include the ability to develop and implement safety processes
- Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines