Health & Safety Manager

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Kingsport, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Health & Safety Manager. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Summary: 

This position is a member of the Kingsport Packaging Mill Leadership Team and plays a critical role in managing Health and Safety (H&S) programs that provide a safe and incident-free work environment.  The H&S Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the development of a mill-wide H&S strategy and culture through technical support, program development, and relationship building.  The incumbent will ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements as they relate to occupational health, safety, loss prevention, and the environment.  As a member of the mill’s leadership team reporting to the Mill Manager, the H&S Manager is expected to collaborate with his/her peers to ensure the facility succeeds in achieving continuous improvement in all performance KPI’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies, manages, directs, and audits the systems required to limit risk factors leading to safety incidents, compliance issues; and manages the continuous improvement of the mill’s H&S program.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate safety regulations, including but not limited to: written programs, certifications, permits, documentation, and training.
• Promotes health and safety responsibility / sustainability stewardship by:
  • Engaging with and involving employees to develop, implement, and raise awareness of programs and improvements;
  • Driving results against goals and tracking progress;
  • Analyzing injury / incident data for trends;
  • Investigating issues and recommending improvements.
• Responsible for site security.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or Environmental Health and Safety.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of safety and environmental leadership experience in an industrial setting; preferably in pulp & paper industry
• Demonstrated safety and environmental leadership with results
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Workers’ Compensation regulations
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient planning and organization skills
• High degree of computer literacy to include MS Office
• Ability to write regulatory reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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