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Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS) – Immediate Start Available

Southeastern Timber Products

Ackerman, MS

We’re looking for an EHS Manager to join our lumber mill located in Ackerman, Mississippi. Southeastern Timber Products (STP) produces forest products for customers nationally so they can build their homes and their communities.

Southeastern Timber Products started in 1972 and has been in business for over 50 years. We’re growing, and now is an exciting time to join us!

The EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring effective Occupational Safety and Health within the lumber division, as well as compliance with all applicable environmental rules & regulations. The EHS Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, advising, and evaluating health, safety, and environmental concerns within our division to support business objectives and drive results. He or she will inspect the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks and develop corrective measures as needed. The role requires a hands-on approach to provide proactive environmental, occupational health, and safety support to site employees to achieve the goal of zero RIR, and no environmental exceedances.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental sciences or equivalent experience in EHS preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of occupational safety, health, and environmental experience, preferably in the forest industry, or equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience in coaching and delivering training is considered an asset.
• Proven record of accomplishment driving safety culture and transformation.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant OSHA, MDEQ, and other State and Federal regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management is required.

We value diversity at STP and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

Your ideal workday will look something like this:

• You will be a leader in employee health and safety, environmental, and engagement.
• Analyzing safety data and providing ongoing training for all employees
• Provide technical consultation, leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to drive continuous improvement and the pursuit of best practices (beyond compliance) for the management of environment, health, and safety!
• Creating sustainable practices for better environmental impact
• Perform and document inspections, reports, and testing to comply with corporate and regulatory procedures for air, stormwater, waste, etc.

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with a dynamic group of people, in a team-oriented environment.
• You’ll earn a competitive salary.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to a 401K.
• You’ll have sick leave and holiday time so you can focus on your health and time with loved ones.
• You’ll have access to a flexible spending account
• You’ll be supported with opportunities for development and advancement.

If this position sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today at www.setimbercareers.com or stop by in person to fill out an application.

About Ackerman

With approximately 1,700 people, the town of Ackerman was chartered on February 16, 1884 and named for the president of the railroad, William K. Ackerman. Located 110 miles Northeast from Jackson, MS, Ackerman has been the County Seat of Choctaw County since 1896. The town is located near the headwaters of the Yockanookany River, a tributary of the Pearl River. Also, nearby is the Tombigbee National Forest, which offers an abundance of recreational activities including, hiking, biking, boating, and camping. The city of Starkville, home of Mississippi State University and a variety of stores, restaurants and activities, is just a quick and easy 30-minute commute away.

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