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Health & Safety Supervisor
Health & Safety Supervisor
The Health & Safety Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the mill's health, safety, industrial hygiene, and fire protection programs. This role provides leadership, coaching, and technical expertise to foster a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Reporting to the Safety & Security Manager, the Health & Safety Supervisor partners with employees, supervisors, and leadership to develop and implement proactive safety initiatives, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety performance.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Serve as the designated backup for the Safety Manager and assume departmental leadership responsibilities in their absence.
- Provide direct supervision and development of the Safety Liaison, Industrial Hygiene Technician, and Fire Protection functions.
- Partner with leaders throughout the organization to promote accountability and continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Provide guidance and technical expertise on health and safety matters to employees, supervisors, and management.
Safety Programs & Training
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs, including New Employee Orientation and ongoing compliance training.
- Work collaboratively with employees and leadership to identify, evaluate, and resolve safety concerns.
- Coordinate computer-based training programs and maintain training compliance records.
- Support management safety meetings through the development of safety communications, training content, and performance metrics.
- Lead site emergency preparedness efforts, including evacuation drills, severe weather response planning, and other emergency action initiatives.
Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
- Administer and continuously improve the site's ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System.
- Manage the risk assessment process and facilitate hazard identification and mitigation activities.
- Coordinate corrective action programs and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Participate in internal and external audits and support ongoing compliance and certification efforts.
Fire Protection & Loss Prevention
- Oversee the on-site fire protection program and contractor relationship.
- Ensure compliance with applicable fire protection and life safety requirements.
- Manage fire protection and loss prevention improvement projects.
- Participate in risk management and insurance-related audits and assessments.
Incident Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and support workplace incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Develop, track, and verify completion of corrective actions.
- Administer the incident management database and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
- Analyze injury and incident trends and recommend strategic improvement initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance & Operational Support
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, including OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable standards.
- Review equipment, process, and facility modifications to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
- Serve as an active member of the Union-Management Safety Leadership Council.
- Participate in weekend call rotation responsibilities supporting the Safety and Environmental Departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of education, training, certifications, and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. Relevant qualifications may include:
- Education in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience supporting health and safety programs in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and health and safety management systems.
- Experience with ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and risk assessments.
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Professional safety certifications such as ASP, CSP, OHST, or similar credentials.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others, build relationships, and promote a positive safety culture.
Why Join Us?
At Sappi, safety is a core value. The Health & Safety Supervisor plays a critical role in protecting employees, supporting operational excellence, and helping build a culture where everyone goes home safe every day. This position offers the opportunity to influence mill-wide initiatives, lead continuous improvement efforts, and make a meaningful impact on employee well-being and organizational success.
Compensation: Salary is determined based on the responsibilities of the position, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills.
The Health & Safety Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the mill's health, safety, industrial hygiene, and fire protection programs. This role provides leadership, coaching, and technical expertise to foster a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Reporting to the Safety & Security Manager, the Health & Safety Supervisor partners with employees, supervisors, and leadership to develop and implement proactive safety initiatives, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety performance.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Serve as the designated backup for the Safety Manager and assume departmental leadership responsibilities in their absence.
- Provide direct supervision and development of the Safety Liaison, Industrial Hygiene Technician, and Fire Protection functions.
- Partner with leaders throughout the organization to promote accountability and continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Provide guidance and technical expertise on health and safety matters to employees, supervisors, and management.
Safety Programs & Training
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs, including New Employee Orientation and ongoing compliance training.
- Work collaboratively with employees and leadership to identify, evaluate, and resolve safety concerns.
- Coordinate computer-based training programs and maintain training compliance records.
- Support management safety meetings through the development of safety communications, training content, and performance metrics.
- Lead site emergency preparedness efforts, including evacuation drills, severe weather response planning, and other emergency action initiatives.
Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
- Administer and continuously improve the site's ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System.
- Manage the risk assessment process and facilitate hazard identification and mitigation activities.
- Coordinate corrective action programs and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Participate in internal and external audits and support ongoing compliance and certification efforts.
Fire Protection & Loss Prevention
- Oversee the on-site fire protection program and contractor relationship.
- Ensure compliance with applicable fire protection and life safety requirements.
- Manage fire protection and loss prevention improvement projects.
- Participate in risk management and insurance-related audits and assessments.
Incident Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and support workplace incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Develop, track, and verify completion of corrective actions.
- Administer the incident management database and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
- Analyze injury and incident trends and recommend strategic improvement initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance & Operational Support
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, including OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable standards.
- Review equipment, process, and facility modifications to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
- Serve as an active member of the Union-Management Safety Leadership Council.
- Participate in weekend call rotation responsibilities supporting the Safety and Environmental Departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of education, training, certifications, and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. Relevant qualifications may include:
- Education in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience supporting health and safety programs in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and health and safety management systems.
- Experience with ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and risk assessments.
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Professional safety certifications such as ASP, CSP, OHST, or similar credentials.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others, build relationships, and promote a positive safety culture.
Why Join Us?
At Sappi, safety is a core value. The Health & Safety Supervisor plays a critical role in protecting employees, supporting operational excellence, and helping build a culture where everyone goes home safe every day. This position offers the opportunity to influence mill-wide initiatives, lead continuous improvement efforts, and make a meaningful impact on employee well-being and organizational success.
Compensation: Salary is determined based on the responsibilities of the position, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills.
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