Safety Manager

Full time

On Site

Neenah, WI

Safety Manager

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer

Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment.  As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America is currently seeking a Safety Manager for our Midwest Region. This position will be based in our manufacturing facility in Neenah, WI.

The Safety Manager administers and coordinates the safety program, continuous improvement (HMEx) safety initiatives and tools, safety data management, and security services in all areas of paper operations.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk. 

What You Will Do

• Establishes safety goals and objectives with the Operations Manager and department managers;
• Develops the safety program to achieve established safety goals and objectives;
• Provides assistance to department managers and supervisors to meet the established goals and objectives;
• Assists department managers and supervisors in developing and promoting safety awareness and safety communication throughout Paper Operations;
• Coordinates supervisory and employee safety training programs and record keeping;
• Ensures the Company is in compliance with OSHA regulations;
• Administers the Essity hearing conservation, safety shoes, safety glasses, first aid, and other safety related programs;
• Assists in providing information for monthly department safety crew meetings and online safety training;
• Coordinates the handling of worker compensation claims and hearings;
• Coordinates and participates in the Union/Management Safety Committee meetings;
• Participates in the Union/Management Information meetings;
• Supervises activities of contract security guard services;
• Assists the Operations Manager as requested;
• Coordinates with other locations to maintain consistency in safety programs;
• Communicates safety information;
• Coordinates safety audits, incident and accident investigations;
• Communicates safety information;
• Coordinates safety audits, incident and accident investigations;
• Coordinates confined space rescue team, and training;
• Develops and updates all safety and emergency response procedures;
• Leads in implementing the Environmental, Health and Safety, Quality/Food Safety System (QRESH) policies and procedures to meet or exceed our customers product quality, service and sustainability expectations, including certification requirements such as ISO:14001, SFQ, and others as applicable;
• Demonstrates leadership in the prevention of pollution, compliance with applicable legal and other requirements, and continual improvement of environmental performance especially in the areas of recognized Environmental Significant Aspects and Essity’s established corporate sustainability goals;
• Practice commitment to the philosophy that Environmental, Health and Safety, Quality/Food Safety (QRESH) stewardship is everyone’s responsibility;
• Perform other essential responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Occupational Safety or relevant program;
• Five plus (5+) years safety management experience preferred;
• Ability to develop and recommend safety programs;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form;
• Ability to motivate employees to work safely;
• Training skills;
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workers compensation law.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation:

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally;
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution;
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays;
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance;
• Employee discounts program;
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. 

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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