Safety Leadership Development Professional - Dierks, AR

Weyerhaeuser Company is accepting applications for a Leadership Development Professional who wants to pursue a career in Safety Management, for our Dierks, Arkansas Lumber facility. Eligible applicants must have experience coordinating safety procedures or serving in safety support roles preferably within a manufacturing environment.

This is an entry level leadership developmental position that will report to the Mill Manager and be under close guidance with the Safety Manager and other assigned mentors. This individual will be accountable for growing and strengthening their safety leadership skills and general business understanding of the manufacturing processes and operations of a lumber mill through a detailed development plan including hands-on learning and successful completion of process improvement projects.

The successful individual will be assigned to the next role within the safety department once development is successfully completed and a suitable assignment is identified that meets business needs.

The essence of this role requires a highly motivated, people-oriented person for the proactive, practical application of safety commitment to the operation and to the day-to-day behaviors of all team members. Accountabilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in implementing and monitoring safety programs and procedures to ensure personnel and facility safety
• Assist with the facilitation of Safety Training for Weyerhaeuser associates such as Lockout/Tagout, Emergency Response, and other annual required training
• Assist with industrial hygiene monitoring to ensure workplace exposures remain under Federal and Weyerhaeuser exposure limits
• Participates in monitoring and controlling the organization’s safety standards in accordance with OSHA and State regulations
• Support the Health & Safety Manager and team leaders in implementation and execution of the Health & Safety Management system
• Organize and participate in safety audits and inspections as needed
• Assist with Paired Safety Observation (PSO) program execution and work with team leaders to complete the PSOs
• Assist with incident investigations and inspections of procedures, equipment, and facilities
• Work closely with and advise team leaders throughout the hazard analysis and procedure development, implementation, and review processes
• Maintain detailed records through online documentation, electronic databases and SharePoint files to track and evaluate personnel injury and illness experience
• Mentor the “Safety Committee” and its functions into a workable and functioning part of the safety culture to add value
• Encourage employee involvement in safety and promote a caring safety culture
   

• BA/BS in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.
• Willingness to adapt to strong safety culture and ensure safe and efficient execution of work
• Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and follow-through in a fast-paced results –oriented environment
• Strong desire to learn manufacturing processes, develop leadership capabilities and possess desire to progress in the organization
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and other windows-based programs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Experience/knowledge project management
• Capability to prioritize work activities, assignments, demands and flexibility to adapt to changes
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative teaming
• Courage to challenge status quo and deliver results
• Excellent work ethic, strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to relocate outside of the region for position opportunities and/or cross-business development
• Willingness to work alternate shifts when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in health & safety