Safety Specialist

Your Job

Provide transformative leadership in safety, health, and emergency response 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.

Our Team

Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region.

Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area.

ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific's Cellulose group.

What You Will Do



* Partner with department leadership to influence all team members to embrace and achieve safety strategies aligned with Koch's Safety Vision.


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


* Facilitate, identify, and drive key safety improvement opportunities; lead and mentor others on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) methodology.


* Lead the implementation, training, and continuous improvement of Lock Tag Verify permitting processes and other core safety programs (e.g., Confined Space, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Mobile Equipment, PPE).


* Apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts to foster a learning-first environment and lead/facilitate incident investigations focused on operational learning and effective recommendations.


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


* 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 role in an industrial/manufacturing facility


* Experience with EHS Management Systems and OSHA/NFPA regulations


* Experience in compliance, training, emergency response, and permitting

What Will Put You Ahead



* Paper Industry experience


* Knowledge of HOP concepts and process safety management; p...