Site Leader, Occupational Health & Safety

As an integral part of the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) team, the Site Occupational Health & Safety Lead assumes a leadership position, spearheading Kimberly-Clark’s (K-C) commitment to Better Care for a Better World. This role provides strategic leadership specifically for the occupational health and safety aspects of OH&S and E&S programs and systems, focusing on the company’s moderately complex locations. The primary objective is to ensure strategic alignment with K-C OH&S and E&S Standards and compliance with local legal requirements.

Through influence without authority and/or direct reporting relationships, the position works collaboratively to identify and direct appropriate process and systems that elevate site program maturity, effectively manage risks, and deliver continuous improvement in occupational health and safety results.  Site Health & Safety Lead may have local staff to assist in delivering on accountabilities and typically report to Mill/Site Managers.

• We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.​

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  Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com​

Decision rights for this role relate primarily to escalation (to Regional/BU and Global OH&S and E&S leadership) of any potential conditions that cannot be appropriately resolved locally and are associated with potential:

• Non-conformance/non-compliance with K-C and regulatory controls and requirements related to OH&S and E&S.

• EHS risks or impacts that may not be managed to acceptable levels.

• Ineffective corrective/preventative actions specified to address OH&S and E&S events/subsequent investigations.

• Ineffective controls to provide quality and complete OH&S and E&S data for compliance/conformance purposes.

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

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  Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or a related field.   

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  5 plus years of experience in safety, occupational health and industrial hygiene management within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on legal compliance, risk management, and adherence to company standards.     

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  Qualifications required by local regulatory authorities if any. 

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  2 plus years of experience in a leadership, management, or supervisory role.

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  Strong communications, interpersonal skills with ability to engage at all levels of the organization. 

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  Ability to influence behaviors/outcomes w/o direct authority.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

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