Safety Specialist

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Provide transformative leadership in safety, health, and emergency response at the Cellulose manufacturing facility. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and accountability, ensuring the safety and well‑being of all employees and the protection of company assets.

Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC is part of Georgia‑Pacific’s Cellulose group.

• Partner with department leadership to influence all team members to embrace and achieve safety strategies aligned with Koch’s Safety Vision.
• Oversee and lead the mill’s safety processes, including Process Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Emergency Response, and Save My Life (SML) permitting.
• Facilitate, identify, and drive key safety improvement opportunities; lead and mentor others on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) methodology.
• Lead the implementation, training, and continuous improvement of Lock Tag Verify permitting processes and other core safety programs (e.g., Confined Space, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Mobile Equipment, PPE).
• Apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts to foster a learning‑first environment and lead/facilitate incident investigations focused on operational learning and effective recommendations.
• Develop and deliver innovative training and development programs to grow safety, health, and emergency response capabilities.
• Communicate and align with business unit safety and health personnel on vision, strategy, and program implementation.
• Demonstrate stewardship by prioritizing work, eliminating waste, and managing resources effectively.
• Model and reinforce behaviors consistent with company values, holding self and others accountable for results and conduct.
• Deliver measurable improvements in safety performance, compliance, emergency readiness, and fire prevention.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and mutual support.
• Demonstrate proactive leadership, clear communication, and practical problem‑solving.
• Mentor and develop team members, supporting self‑actualization and confidence‑building.
• Remain adaptable, seeking opportunities for personal and team growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or 4+ years in a safety leadership role in an industrial/manufacturing facility.
• Experience with EHS Management Systems and OSHA/NFPA regulations.
• Experience in compliance, training, emergency response, and permitting.

• Paper Industry experience.
• Knowledge of HOP concepts and process safety management; professional certifications (EMT, HAZWOPER, CSP/ASP); experience establishing sustainable systems for compliance and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aqui, or tu).

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.