Mgr, Plant EH&S

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

To implement corporate and business EHS programs at an ExpertFinish 24/7 manufacturing operation. To act as an advocate for plant and Plant Manager with respect to EHS compliance programs, and to customize programs to the specific operations of the plant. To promote and ensure implementation of the plant-level EHS systems and advocate for programs that keep team members safe and healthy.

We’d love to meet you if…

… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge

… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work

… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

Health and Safety

• Provide strategic leadership for the plant in all EHS matters
• Oversee performance in EHS core values for operations on the site, manage the site EHS systems and lead continuous improvement in EHS
• Advise Plant Manager and Operations Managers on compliance issues
• Oversee and promote the deployment of the plant level EHS Management Systems
• Develop and implement EHS programs at the plant level
• Coordinate and manage activities of Site Safety Committee
• Implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention policies and procedures
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures
• Conduct safety training, such as: LOTO, PIT, Monthly Compliance, New Hire, Fall Prevention, HAZCOM, Hearing Conservation, BBP, and any additional programs that may be assigned in the future
• Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance; conduct periodic inspections
• Manage Fire Prevention Plans and Contractor Safety process
• Participate in cross-functional teams on special projects as assigned
• Assist the Plant Manager in budgeting for all EHS activities including Capital Projects
• Lead the investigation of site EHS incidents in conjunction with Human Resources
• Work with Human Resources to assess the need for and arrange for appropriate EHS training
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as necessary

Environmental

• Responsible for compliance with facility storm and wastewater processes
• Responsible for compliance with hazardous/universal waste regulations
• Ensure compliance with General Provisions of the state air permit
• Advise Plant Manager and Operations Managers on compliance issues
• Interact with EHS regulators; accompany government inspectors on agency inspections
• Participate in corporate and external audits, coordinate audits of and follow up on items needing attention
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as necessary

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial and local environmental, industrial health, safety, and fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, preferably in an industrial setting
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethics and professionalism
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost-benefit analysis
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software programs, specifically Microsoft Word applications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field
• Maintaining or working towards safety certifications such as: CSP, OHST, or CSM

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the EHS field
• Demonstrated experience leading and directing employees and work teams
• Demonstrated experience working in an industrial setting
• Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position

Work Environment

• Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 60 feet or greater
• Ability to work on roofs and/or heights
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Travel (up to 25%) and occasional extended work hours required

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.