Title:  HS&E Manager

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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The Manager Health & Safety, is a key member of the Waco Leadership team and is responsible for managing the Health & Safety function at the mill, implementing strategic and operational plans to drive both short and long-term objectives, and provide world class expertise through demonstrated leadership.  The position is responsible for managing the HSE Management System and related matters to safeguard the health and welfare of all employees, vendors, contractors, visitors, etc.  This role reports directly to the Mill Manager and engages other operations and functions as required.  The Waco H&S Manager supports the HSE global vision, mission, overall goals and objectives and is the key liaison with HSE leadership.

The manager will have history of sustained results, leadership, prioritization, coordination and consistent deployment of strategy, customer service and compliance are requirements for this position. Direct responsibilities include Health and safety regulatory compliance and support with medical and worker compensation groups. The individual works cross functionally and develops relationships to achieve compliance, positive employee and community relations, influences to create a positive HSE culture and drives results that achieve positive business performance. The individual will influence proactively in a dynamic work environment. Expected results focus on driving a proactive, sustainable, and continuously improving HSE management system, developing and enhancing employee H&S knowledge, innovating transformation, and performing with excellence.

Key Responsibilities and Job Functions: Primary job functions include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Managing the Health and Safety and security direction for the Waco Mill
• Accountable for the Health and Safety budget and leading the GPI HSE Management System to drive program maturity
• Establishes methodologies for measuring the effectiveness of mill compliance with OSHA, state, and other federal regulations and maintains comprehensive knowledge of government Health and Safety regulations
• Managing people, setting direction and deploying Health and Safety and fire protection resources in a non-union environment
• Developing plans and delivers results in a fast-changing business and regulatory environment by participating in Mill Division Health and Safety initiatives to drive process improvements.
• Provides input to Mill and departmental strategy
• Coordinates, plans, and drives Mill Health and Safety Committee reviews and participates and provides guidance and support for Area Health and Safety Team Meetings
• Contributes directly to Mill priorities and planning
• Directly supervises Health and Safety professional and interns for a location supporting approximately 450+ employees and multiple contractors
• Provides solutions to complex Health and Safety and security issues serving as the Health and Safety leader
• Designs, develops, implements programs and oversees the Mill’s First Responders, OSHA Audiometric and Respirator fit testing, Process Safety Management, and industrial hygiene. 
• Investigates accidents, develops corrective and preventive actions, promotes Health and Safety-conscious work performance.
• Drives hazard identification and risk reduction across the Mill
• Works closely with OSHA officials, state police, Hazmat, community representatives, and other officials
• Manages and documents Health and Safety audits and inspections
• Determines Health and Safety training requirements and schedule and provides or coordinates training for employees applicable to their work processes.
• Directs and coordinates appropriate, timely and cost-effective delivery of health care related to disability, urgent and emergency care, work limitations, transitional return to work plans, accommodations and part-time work for workers compensation and non-workers compensation illness and injury
• Actively participates in machine outages to oversee the Health and Safety aspects of the process
• Assists the Mill Division with Health and Safety efforts during construction (requires additional travel through 2025)
• Other duties as assigned.

Background:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field
• Minimum 12+ years health and safety experience
• 3+ years of leading people, large-scale construction projects, and managing budgets and resources

• Certified Safety Professional, desired
• Possesses broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities.
• Paper manufacturing experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge with Microsoft programs (excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with HSE data management system (i.e., Gensuite, Intelex, VelocityEHS, Enablon, ProcessMap, EHS Insight, Riskconnect) 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Applies advanced knowledge of technical concepts to manage projects and solve complex issues
• Influences without authority and can engage peers and other leaders to get results
• Manages department operations; supervises others
• Manages complexity, builds effective teams, has situational adaptability, self develops, drives engagement, optimizes work processes, has a global perspective, ensures accountability, collaborates, is resourceful
• Growth Mindset in Developing Talent and Teams and Continuous Improvement
• Leadership Mindset in Enabling Performance and Engaging Employees
• Strategic Mindset in delivering a High-Performance Organization