Regional Manager, Health and Safety
Domtar
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Mill • South Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Serving as the primary safety and health resource for 2 sawmills and providing support 1 distribution center and 7 pulp and tissue mills, fostering a service-oriented approach built on caring, accountability, collaboration and entrepreneurship.
- Developing and implementing strategic safety initiatives with a focus on short and long-term planning to drive world-class performance.
- Providing coaching and guidance to site leaders, managers, and staff on safety and health best practices.
- Supporting internal governance functions by ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Applying strong technical expertise in heavy manufacturing safety, health and OSHA regulations, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, mobile equipment, etc.
- Conducting and supporting site safety initiatives, inspections and audits and incident follow-ups to ensure continuous improvement.
- Monitoring regulatory updates and industry advancements to assess and implement necessary operational changes.
- Supporting development of corporate-wide safety training materials and delivering engaging education sessions.
- Leading or assisting with incident investigations, causal analysis, and development of systemic corrective actions.
- Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Leading or participating in special internal projects.
- Tracking and analyzing safety performance metrics, leveraging data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitating communication and best practice sharing across all sites to strengthen the safety culture.
- Championing a culture of safety by inspiring employees at all levels to maintain an uncompromising commitment to health and safety.
- Collaborating with the Sr. Director of Health & Safety and corporate safety team members to develop and execute companywide strategies.
- Building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including management, frontline workers, government agencies, customers, and visitors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced education is a plus.
- Minimum or 10+ years of proactive safety management experience in manufacturing, with a preference for experience in the paper or packaging industry.
- Comprehensive knowledge of general industry safety regulations (29 CFR 1910) and their application in manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing safety across multiple sites, ensuring consistency and best practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver impactful training.
- French language skills are a plus.
- Excellent skills in group facilitation or presentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or equivalent are desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive working environment
- Rewarding career paths
- Opportunities for learning and growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
safety managementOSHA regulationsmachine guardinglockout/tagoutelectrical safetymobile equipment safetysafety inspectionsincident investigationssafety performance metricsdata analysis
Soft skills
coachingcommunicationorganizational skillsadaptabilityprioritizationgroup facilitationpresentation skillscollaborationinfluencing stakeholdersservice-oriented approach
Certifications
CSPCIH