Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At West Fraser, our EH&S Manager develops strategies and programs to maintain compliance with applicable West Fraser, Local, State and Federal regulatory requirements and achieve World Class safety within their division. The EH&S Manager will use a hands-on approach to communicate and coach team members at the division in addition to direct reports to best influence a positive safety culture with zero TRIR.

What you will do:

• Ability to hold team members accountable to the division wide safety plan and communicate goals, improvements, and successes.
• Identify and assess all certification and training requirements.
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of division safety training programs.
• Measure and manage required KPIs for Environmental, Health, and Safety, report to the leadership team and corporation as required.
• Ensure compliance with air and water permitting regulations from local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop strategy to ensure safety and environmental stewardship is included in operating rhythms.
• Provide coaching and development for all team members to improve safety behavior and performance.
• Develop opportunities and facilitate tracking of employee engagement in EH&S/EH&S improvement initiatives.
• Oversee contractor safety and training, hold contractors accountable to West Fraser standards.
• Assess and report contractor safety performance.
• Maintain Occupational Health programs in conformance with regulatory and West Fraser expectations.
• Oversee division nurse responsibilities, trainings, and certifications.
• Ensure integrity of improvement opportunities, routine risk identification, and control programs (e.g., pre-task risk assessment, development of safe work procedures, etc.)
• Monitor quality and consistency of incident investigation and reporting process, ensuring proper identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage and monitor workers compensation injuries and litigation.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a safety or environmental sciences discipline with 3-5 years manufacturing experience OR 10 years of manufacturing management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Managerial/Supervisory experience (Preferably in Safety or Environmental management)
• Able to mentor, coach, and support members to positively impact divisional safety culture.
• Demonstrate creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and answers to work-related problems.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong teams.
• Knowledge of best practices, principles, and methods to achieve a sustained, safe manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for environmental and health standards.
• Ability to facilitate a successful safety program.
• Able to lead by example, practice what you preach.
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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