Safety Manager, (Owensboro, KY.)

Safety Manager, (Owensboro, KY.) Job Description You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In your role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Responsibilities: Develop and manage occupational safety, health and hygiene program resources to ensure Mill, Sector and corporate objectives are met. Constantly works and communicates in a manner that fully supports world class goals of no loss, no incidents. Provide technical expertise in safety, employee health and industrial hygiene to Mill personnel and maintains OSHA regulated policies. Lead teams of employees in integrating safety, health and hygiene in all facets of manufacturing, including the development of safe work procedures and task analysis. Develop, maintain and implement procedures and other instructions relative to occupational safety, health and hygiene. Develops and conducts training programs relative to occupational safety, health and hygiene. Ensures development, maintenance and coordination of a system for investigating safety issues, near misses, accidents, and property losses. Represents the site in sector discussions, activities and initiatives related to Health and Safety. Also serves as a resource to other sites based on experience and expertise. Provides oversight for mill emergency response team relative to injury, explosion, chemical spill, and mill evacuation. Contributes to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results. Ensure continued safe work practices of self and others by complying with company and governmental regulations. Maintain good housekeeping standards while eliminating and preventing losses of all types (injuries, illnesses, process loss, property damage). POSITION PURPOSE Provide leadership and technical resourcing to the Owensboro site in the areas of occupational health and safety and industrial hygiene. It is the purpose of this position to ensure a safe and healthy work environment, the prevention of loss, compliance to applicable laws and regulations, and to build capability within members of the organization. CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Key customer groups which the position directly resources include: all operating teams within the site, the Resource group, the Site Leadership, the KC Professional Safety Council, and the Safety Leaders of other sites within the sector. Customers expect safety and health expertise provided from a broad base of technical knowledge. The incumbent will provide leadership for continuous improvement in all EHS activities in support of achieving a loss-free environment. SCOPE This position reports to the Mill Manager. While the incumbent is concerned with all manufacturing aspects of the Owensboro Mill, the primary emphasis is with the development of loss prevention strategies, development, leadership, and administration of processes to improve safety performance, employee wellness. Areas of focus include: compliance with OSHA, development and implementation of safety and health policy and training programs; development of the Crew Safety Leaders; work with capital construction project team to assure human protection principles are integrated in equipment design. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Risk Management, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental. In lieu of degree, five or more years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3 plus years in an environmental, health, safety role. Candidates with the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred. Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements; i.e. OSHA, EPA, NFPA. Demonstrated management and leadership experience Strong communication, collaboration and influencing. DIMENSIONS: Provides safety and health leadership to approximately 340 employees Provide functional work direction to 1 Safety Specialist Assignment & 25 Team Safety Leaders Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com. Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. No waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment. Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents. Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events. Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website. And finally, the fine print…. For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. Primary Location USA-KY-Owensboro Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.