Safety Specialist

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title: 

Safety Specialist

Pay Rate:

$69,500-$92,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried

Physical Location:

601 County Road 78

Selma, AL 36701

The Riverdale Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two paper machines.  The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment.  The scope of the position includes implementing, coordinating, maintaining, monitoring, and improving the progress of safety programs.  The position works within the EHS&S group and reports to the Health and Safety Manager

The Job You Will Perform:

The Safety Specialist duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the primary internal point of contact for contractor oversight and the execution of key safety initiatives.
• Lead environmental, health, and safety (EHS) efforts by managing and advancing safety-related work orders.
• Support investigations of workplace incidents by assisting in root cause analyses and follow-up actions.
• Support corporate audit processes and oversee the execution of corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and corporate regulations through proactive alignment initiatives.
• Provide direction and subject matter expertise to hourly and salaried personnel to ensure adherence to federal regulations and corporate standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of comprehensive safety training programs for both staff and leadership teams.
  
  Successful candidate should have the ability to:

• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Actively promote a culture of engagement and respect
• Represent both company policy and direction, as well as actively advocate for crew/team needs and concerns
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels including external regulatory agencies and community members
• Approach responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Work effectively alone and within a team
• Analyze problems and develop effective solutions independently and with teams
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Maintain process knowledge and understanding of EHS&S operations, regulatory requirements and systems
• Make timely and effective decisions

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Demonstrated computer skills, with a high level of comfort in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel and Power Point, SAP business systems, and other databases.  Experience with SharePoint a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with current and prospective employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable under pressure, able to consistently meet deadlines, and work overtime as required
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Work well in a team, focusing on details, outcomes, and results
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, confidentiality and employ effective reasoning skills
• Action Oriented, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Organizing, Perseverance, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Drive For Results, Time Management, Customer Focus, Integrity & Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Peer Relationships, Dealing with Ambiguity, Functional/Technical Skills, Learning on the Fly, Self-Development, Technical Learning

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training and promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Selma  AL  36701-8311