Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a self-motivated and driven Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist to join the Safety Team at our Jackson, TN Dixie facility.

The EH&S Specialist's focus is estimated to consist of 80% Safety and 20% Environmental responsibilities.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Jackson is among the world's leading manufacturers of paper plates and bowls products.

We are one of the largest private manufacturers in Tennessee with an expected employee count of 200+ GP employees at the Jackson Facility who collectively make Dixie products each day.

The Jackson facility will contribute an overall state economic impact of millions of dollars annually, serving both retail and commercial customers.

For more information, visit: gp.com.

What You Will Do


* Competing demands will require a strong process approach to work, strong organizational skills, teamwork and the ability to establish, communicate and adhere to priorities


* Support facility and department level risk assessments and Improvement Plan development.

Assist in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions to reduce risk


* Assist in the ongoing utilization of Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) efforts.

This involves partnering with operations to lead hazard identification and risk assessment efforts and identifying/implementing corrective actions that appropriately reduce risk


* Assist in the development and implementation of core EHS programs.

The core elements include, but are not limited to: Lock Tag Verify, Confined Space, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Cranes and Rigging, Personal Protective Equipment, and Safe My Life


* Provide leadership and support to mill compliance system owners (CSOs) to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary


* Prepare and conduct required regulatory training and work with facility personnel to increase awareness of safety and health issues


* Be a visible presence and EHS resource in the field with operations, maintenance, and contract work groups


* Participate and lead incident investigations, enhancing capability throughout the organization to conduct effective investigations that focus on learning, preventing reoccurrence and improving our capacity to fail safely


* Assist in the integration and continuous improvement in Human Organizational Performance (HOP) and Save My Life (SML)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Experience in manufacturing or industrial setting


* Experience using and applying Safety Management Systems


* Experience developing regulatory compliance programs and training


* Experience in occupational safety management

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or Engineering


* Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification

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