Job Description
Purpose
The Manufacturing Safety Manager supports safety efforts across multiple facilities, ensuring consistent implementation of Roseburg’s safety programs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This role mentors site safety teams, drives accountability, and promotes a strong, proactive safety culture company-wide.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to travel to and conduct safety assessments of facilities to identify deficiencies and best practices.
- Assist facilities in the development and implementation of Roseburg safety and occupational health programs
- Regular onsite support to the manufacturing facilities
- Assist in the training and mentoring of all Roseburg mill leadership in safety practices and etiquette including but not limited to mill safety team members
- Guide the Incident Investigation process and ensure the determination of root causes and effective corrective actions
- Track corrective action plans through to completion and ensure Roseburg standards and policies are being upheld
- Provide support in the interview and hiring process for safety position vacancies, promotions, and internal transfers
- Compile company safety performance data and present to both mills and company leadership in a professional format as required
- Support local resources in the preparation and drafting of responses to State OSHA, Federal OSHA, Ontario WSIB, and any other Safety regulatory agencies
- Conduct significant incident investigations at facilities owned by Roseburg and support significant incident investigations at Roseburg Resources job sites
- Conduct quarterly site plan reviews with EHS staff to ensure mills are progressing towards year end targets and objectives
- Conduct regular check-ins with all mill safety staff based on needs of mill managers and site-specific challenges
- Lead monthly safety update calls with all safety mill staff including building agenda, encouraging team member participation, and delivering meaningful content to team members
- Coordinate corporate industrial hygiene program and ensure facilities are complying with regulatory limits and internal policy standards on frequency of testing
- Ensure compliance with all legal and other requirements at facilities through implementation of Roseburg’s safety management systems and tools
- Partner with HR resources at both the individual mills as well as Division level to ensure equitable practices are being applied at all facilities with regards to safety
- Develop and implement company safety objectives with direction from Manufacturing Leadership Council
- Model Company core values
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety and Health or closely related field and a minimum of 5 – 7 years of safety and health experience preferably in the wood products industryExperience and thorough working knowledge of all applicable local, state, and federal safety and health regulationsAbility to monitor, analyze, and make recommendations relative to compliance with safety laws and regulationsAbility to analyze safety trends and implement system level corrective actionsStrong written and verbal communication skillsComputer Skills – Excel, Word, and PowerPointExcellent interpersonal, listening, verbal, and electronic communicationsStrong teaching, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skillsAbility to maintain composure when working with regulatory authorities, plant management, and company executivesDrivers license as this position requires travel to plant sites (up to 50%)Preferred Qualifications
Experience with health and safety in wood products industryAbout Roseburg Forest Products
Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.
At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you’ll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.
Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.roseburg.com.
Benefits at Roseburg
Roseburg offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members and their families. Key benefits include :
Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contributionVacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per yearCompany-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance optionsMental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per personWellness programs and incentives , including biometric screenings & wellness challengesPaid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding timeHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optionsCompany match for charitable contributionsEducation assistance and professional development supportFinancial and retirement counselingAdditional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS