HSE Manager

HSE Manager

Position Title : HSE Manager

Pay Rate : Salary : $60,200 - $80,300

Category / Shift : Salary / Full-time 7 am 4 pm M-F

Physical Location : 5582 NE Huffman Street Hillsboro, OR 97124

The Job You Will Perform

Responsible for leading systems, processes, and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, resulting in an injury-free and healthy workplace. Collaborate with local leadership to execute on all local, state, federal regulatory HSE requirements and company HSE programs. This position reports directly to the Site Manager and will work functionally with the Complex HSE Manager.

Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety programs, and environmental compliance of the manufacturing facility.

Assign and track all HSE activities, corrective action plans, and tasks to completion and update as needed; maintain appropriate documentation.

Assess facility programs against performance standards and develop corrective action plans to close gaps.

Manage leading indicator efforts including safe work conversation process, 5S, hazard recognition, and controls.

Lead and maintain contractor safety effort; assist in development of contractor work plans and monitor compliance.

Manage energy control, hearing conservation, and chemical management programs.

Participate in required internal and external HSE audits and inspections; coordinate and review results to ensure deficiency correction.

Lead incident investigations, complete investigation files, develop corrective action plans, and manage worker's compensation process.

Lead initiatives to strategically plan, communicate, deliver, and track required employee training. Responsible for makeup training process and new hire onboarding.

Responsible for plant-wide HSE communications; utilize resources from the HSE function, participate in Area HSE calls, and communicate / distribute materials to site leaders; prepare and provide info at plant-wide meetings.

Promote sustainability of safety leadership tools; provide feedback to leaders on skill improvements needed.

Participate in and support an active cross-functional safety committee.

Maintain files, environmental permits, inspections, certifications, and submissions (VOC, waste water, storm water, cyclone, silo, Tier II, DMR's, Air, etc).

Lead deliberate improvement efforts to improve HSE performance.

Work with lead team to develop and implement site-specific annual objectives for HSE.

Accountable for the planning, delivery, evaluation, and administration of training programs to include new employee orientation, on-the-job, skill development, compliance, safety, regulatory, corporate, and other training as needed.

Enhances current training programs to align with established plant goals for safety, quality, and production.

Coordinates with the management team to identify training needs and activities.

Ensures job training qualification and certification processes are followed.

Tracks training events, keeps accurate training records, and provides reports on training progress and completion to leadership.

The Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge You Will Bring

HS Diploma required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HSE preferred.

3-5 years HSE experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with progressive HSE cultures and safety leadership.

Knowledge of HSE compliance and regulatory requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; presentation and delivery skills.

Aptitude for organization, prioritization, and managing multiple tasks.

Ability to work in a collaborative fashion to accomplish HSE requirements and objectives.

Willingness to travel for training, meetings, and benchmarking, and weekly support of multiple facilities within geography.

Ethics and Values

Business Acumen

Process Management / Drive for Results

Command Skills

Customer Focus

Managing through Systems

Problem Solving

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 Disability, 401(k) and / or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.

The Career You Will Build

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 125 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 global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp, and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 37,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 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.