Safety Specialist

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a dedicated Safety Specialist to provide leadership and presence at our Cellulose manufacturing facility in Perdue Hill, AL.

This role will provide transformative leadership in safety, health, emergency response, and fire protection 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.

What You Will Do



* Oversee the mill's safety processes as a capability leader, including Process Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Emergency Response, and Save My Life (SML) permitting.


* Serve as the facility Fire Chief:



* Oversee fire protection systems, inspections, and maintenance to ensure compliance and readiness.


* Lead fire prevention initiatives, fire drills, and emergency evacuation planning.


* Serve as the primary liaison with local fire authorities and regulatory agencies.


* Conduct fire risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Lead and mentor others on the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) methodology, including department and task risk assessments.

Maintain and regularly update the Emergency Response Plan; ensure readiness and maintenance of emergency response equipment and fire protection systems.

Lead the implementation, training, and continuous improvement of Save My Life (SML) permitting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and employee understanding.

Develop and deliver innovative training and development programs to grow safety, health, and emergency response.

Apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts to foster a learning-first environment.

Enhance site capabilities in critical hazard management, focusing on hazardous energy, fall risks, mobile equipment, chemical/thermal risks, and fire/explosion prevention.

Lead/facilitate incident investigations, maximizing operational learning and effective recommendations.

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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's Degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or 4+ years in a safety leadership rol...