You excel in analytical problem-solving, demonstrating a knack for breaking down intricate issues and devising practical solutions. Your exceptional skills in relationship management and communication, enable you to establish genuine connections across various levels of the organization. Driven and strategic, you exhibit strong leadership abilities, guiding teams with clarity and finesse toward shared goals. Your unwavering integrity is foundational, as you uphold ethical standards that foster a culture of trust and accountability in all your endeavors. With you on board, safety is not just a hard hat—it’s a way of life!

As the Regional Safety Manager, your mission is to ignite a culture of safety excellence, putting Canfor at the forefront of health and safety for our employees and customers alike. At Canfor, safety isn’t just a priority; it’s ingrained in our DNA with our core value of “Safety Comes First.” Your role is pivotal: you’ll work hand-in-hand with Health & Safety Advisors at the mills, Plant Management, and all team members to roll out, execute, and sustain safety initiatives aligned with our overarching strategy. Together, we’re striving to craft the best working environment and achieve our shared goal of eradicating work-related incidents across all CSP facilities in Alabama. This role can be based in any of our Alabama operations, including Fulton, Jackson, Mobile, or Axis.

The life of the Regional Safety Manager includes:

• Maintain the highest standards with respect to safety at all times, leading by example
• Act as a resource for CSP facilities in Alabama in the development and implementation of standardized safety and loss prevention programs
• Be a leader in building safety competencies in employees at all levels which ensures alignment of behaviors with expectations and goals
• Collaborate with management teams on safety training for all employees
• Review, revise, and audit the Safety Orientation of all employees regularly
• Conduct mock OSHA inspections and work with Plant Management to keep facilities in compliance
• Effectively report on safety metrics using safety indicator measures (TRIF, DART, etc.)
• Ensure preparedness for emergencies through processes, structure, and resources to sustain effective emergency management
• Projects as assigned that may have regional, national, or global scope

For this role, come equipped with:

• 7-10 years of leadership experience in creating and executing safety programs for a mid to large-size manufacturing organization.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in the sawmilling or wood products industry
• Incident investigation skills and training as well as experience with emergency management processes, requirements, and structure including auditing knowledge.
• Subject matter expert in OSHA regulations and safety best practices
• Familiarity with investigating on-site critical safety incidents and working with OSHA on remediation activities
• Demonstrated experience championing Industrial Loss Prevention programs
• Ability to travel across the US south operations in Alabama

In a perfect world, you also possess a degree in Business, Forestry, or a field related to Industrial operations. A Professional Safety Designation, such as CRSP, CSP, or CMIOSH, is considered an asset. If you possess strong strategic and critical thinking, along with negotiation and decision-making skills, and you’re a proven change champion with the ability to influence at all levels, click that “apply” button today.   

Don’t check off every single bullet point? Studies show that people are reluctant to apply for positions they aren’t 100% qualified for. At Canfor, our focus is finding the right fit for our organization, not a criteria checklist. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align. 

At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant’s qualifications and experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. The specific type of employment screening conducted varies depending on the role and location. These screenings may involve behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks and drug testing.

Why Canfor?
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, including lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets and green energy. We embrace innovation in our industry and provide high-quality products to global markets. With our dedicated employees, we demonstrate leading environmental practices and are committed to the communities that host our operations.  

In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine with over 15 manufacturing facilities and two corporate offices. We are a leading supplier of high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine. As we continue to grow and diversify our business, we have exciting work and development opportunities to help you build a rewarding career that lasts.  

Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees’ safety, well-being, and growth because they are critical to the success of our company. We provide learning opportunities that support you in developing skills and competencies at each stage of your career at Canfor. We offer competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits to best support our employees and their families. 

Join us today and together, we can build a sustainable future.  

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