Environmental Health and 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 locatiion in Sanford, Florida, is seeking talent to fill the position of Environmental Health and Safety Manager. This job is full-time and on site.

1. Summary

The Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (EHS) Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to environmental, safety, and health laws, ISO 14001 standards, and internal company procedures. This role is crucial in addressing and resolving complex technical issues related to environmental and occupational health and safety.  This role is integral to maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace, requiring a dynamic, knowledgeable, and proactive individual.

2. Major Responsibilities

• Policy Development & Implementation: Create and enforce safety policies to align with OSHA regulations and workers' compensation laws, ensuring a legally compliant and safe workplace.
• ISO 14001 Certification Maintenance: Spearhead initiatives to maintain the company's certification in the ISO 14001 standard, demonstrating commitment to environmental management.
• Safety Audits & Inspections: Regularly conduct thorough inspections and audits to proactively identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures.
• Incident Analysis: Investigate accidents and near-misses, analyzing root causes to develop effective prevention strategies.
• Reporting & Analysis: Compile detailed reports on safety performance, analyzing trends and formulating actionable recommendations for improvements.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver comprehensive training programs on critical safety and environmental topics, fostering a well-informed workforce.
• Safety Culture Advocacy: Collaborate with all organizational levels to foster a culture of safety awareness and responsibility.
• Regulatory Compliance & Best Practices: Stay abreast of industry developments and changes in EHS regulations to ensure the company's practices remain innovative and compliant.
• Record Keeping: Manage and maintain records of EHS orientations for new hires, visitors, and contractors.
• Facility Management Collaboration: Work closely with Plant Managers to implement comprehensive housekeeping programs, enhancing workplace cleanliness and safety.
• Support for GMP Procedures: Assist in managing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including overseeing pest control inspections and maintenance of facility infrastructure.

3. Relationships

• Internal: Engage frequently with employees, supervisors, and managers within the Sanford operations, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Internal:  Engage with the Corporate Safety group in implementing Company-wide safety initiatives, best practices while also providing site specific safety data.
• External: Consult with vendors, contractors, and governmental bodies to ensure external compliance and partnerships align with company standards.

4. Educational & Professional Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with a focus on EHS activities.
• Certifications: ISO certifications in Quality and Environmental Management are highly desirable.
• Bilingual Communication: Proficiency in English and Spanish, encompassing both written and oral skills, is preferred for effective communication with employees, supervisors, vendors, contractors, and governmental bodies. This fluency ensures smooth interaction and clear understanding across various levels of the organization and with external partners, facilitating successful collaboration and compliance in a diverse work environment.

5. Skills and Competences

• Results-Driven: Demonstrates a commitment to achieving measurable outcomes, exhibiting urgency and persistence in tasks.
• Communication Proficiency: Exceptional ability in both written and oral communication, capable of delivering clear, concise, and organized information.
• Leadership Excellence: Shows a deep understanding of the EHS role, leading initiatives, setting clear goals, and ensuring team adherence to EHS policies.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office, essential for managing complex EHS tasks.

6. Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the following is expected of the employee:

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7. Work Environment: This position will work primarily both in an office environment and the production areas, warehouses, of the plant where the working conditions will be variable with temperature extremes, high noise, particulate matter, dust, etc. are common and expected. This position is required to use required personal protective equipment when in these areas and to be able to function normally.

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8. Disclaimer: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to increase or decrease the scope of responsibilities when circumstances dictate, as determined by management.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment, education and criminal background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications. 

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.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this positon.