About this opportunity
Essity lists this Safety Leader opportunity in bowling green, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Safety Leader
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.
About the Role
Essity Personal Care is currently seeking a Safety Leader for our manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, KY.
The role of the Safety Leader is to lead and role model safety and environmental policies as the department head. As the Leader, you will help continually improve the sites EHS Management Systems with the help of the supporting team members. The Leader will also ensure that the site is meeting all legal requirements related to EHS with the help of the Safety Specialist. As the Leader, you will be responsible for developing the safety department’s Masterplan to identify goals for the year that align with the sites CBN’s and monitor and track those results throughout the year. Identify, support, and implement cost-saving opportunities.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What You Will Do
Lead the I Care initiative and complete training with all affected employees.
Lead and coach the Safety team;
Drive continuous improvement in the safety systems;
Develop and maintain a safety culture within the site consistent with our core values;
Achieve and maintain compliance for ISO 14001, and ISO 45001;
Develop a Health and Safety vision for the site based on legal compliance, continuous improvement enablers, and continuous improvement initiatives;
Providing periodic reports as required and requested;
Being informed about and ensuring compliance with regulations related to ISO1400/ISO 45001;
Serve as the main contact between the site and corporate functions;
Preparing and managing budgets for department;
Be an active participant on the site leadership team;
Represent the site within the safety network;
Support coordination of cost savings activities in the plant and ensure initiation of new ideas;
Implement continuous improvement enablers for safety;
To develop safety masterplan for all team members that will help improve health, safety and environmental practices for the site.
Responsible for reporting Legal Requirements for both Health/Safety, and Environmental reporting applicable to the site.
Ensure Environmental compliance is maintained and the site is being proactive to prevent incidents that would harm the environment
Track and report waste shipments, water usage, and the overall recycle program status each month
Attend annual global safety meetings.
Other duties as assigned
Who You Are
University degree in relevant field is preferred
3+ years experience working in a production site
2+ years experience in RESH management preferred
Experience with safety, and environmental systems;
Performance evaluation;
Experienced ISO system implementation updates and new standards introduced;
Root cause analysis skills;
Understanding of the auditing process, auditor certification preferred;
Effective communication skills;
The ability to read and understand the SDS sheets to approve chemicals for the site;
Experience developing, maintaining, and correcting departmental budget;
Intermediate level knowledge in computer programs (word, power point, excel);
Ability to lead and work on a project team;
Advanced understanding in ISO 14000/ISO 45001requirements;
Advanced knowledge in different areas related to Health and Safety (LOTO, machine safety, regulation, risk analysis, etc.).
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation:
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
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Worksite address
bowling green, FL, 33834, US
Who can apply
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