Occupational Safety & Health Specialist

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a self-motivated and driven individual as an EHS Specialist to join the Safety Team at our Lexington facility.

The EHS Specialist role consists of approximately 80% Safety and 20% Environmental responsibilities.

Our Team

The Lexington Plant is part of the Dixie® brand cups and lids paper products manufacturing operation.

We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people.

Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Lexington community.

What You Will Do



* Manage competing demands with a strong process approach, organizational skills, teamwork, and the ability to prioritize effectively.


* Support facility and department-level risk assessments and improvement plan development.


* Assist in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions to reduce risks.


* Engage in Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) by partnering with operations to lead hazard identification and risk assessment efforts and implement corrective actions.


* Develop and implement core EHS programs, including 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 necessary knowledge and skills.


* Conduct required regulatory training and work with facility personnel to increase safety and health awareness.


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


* Participate in and lead incident investigations to enhance organizational capability, focusing on preventing recurrence 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 a manufacturing or industrial setting.


* Experience using and applying effective Safety Management Systems.


* Experience developing regulatory compliance programs and training.


* Experience in occupational safety management with a proven ability to achieve demonstrated results.


* Three (3) or more years in a safety-related role in an industrial/manufacturing facility.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.


* Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent certification.

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