Program Manager Jobs in Natchitoches, LA (NOW HIRING)

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Safety Manager located in Natchitoches, LA. This role will support the Natchitoches Engineered Wood Products manufacturing site and will report to the Mill Manager, with responsibilities to the Regional Safety Manager.
As the Natchitoches Safety Manager, you will provide leadership, coordination, and technical expertise in all areas of safety, health, and industrial hygiene compliance to achieve operational excellence. The Safety Manager will have the accountability for establishing reliable methods for improving safety performance and nourishing a culture in which safety is an overriding value in all activities, and every associate assumes accountability for safety initiatives and expectations. This role also ensures the mill is in compliance with OSHA regulatory expectations in addition to business and Company guidelines and initiatives.

Key Functions

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 associates. This individual will provide leadership in developing, implementing, and managing safety policies, procedures, practices, and projects.

Accountabilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Responds to & participates in the investigation of safety incidents and interacts with the designated Emergency Response Team

• Develops an effective communication process to make safety priorities and performance visible 

• Coaches and works with mill leadership to be a visible role model of incident prevention and safe work practices

• Provides technical support for on-going problem solving and safety investigations

• Ensures systems are in place for an effective safety program while maintaining compliance with regulatory/corporate guidelines, applicable record keeping, reporting, safety statistics and trend analysis

• Serves as a primary contact for all corporate & regulatory agency requests and inquiries

• Involves & engages associates in developing an associate-driven safety program, to include safety processes and performance measures

• Provides leadership to safety steering team 

• Provides on-the-floor safety coaching and recognition

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) with a minimum of 6 years Safety/Environmental Manager experience OR Associate's Degree with minimum 4 years Safety/Environmental Manager experience OR Bachelor's Degree or higher with minimum 1 year Safety/Environmental Manager experience 
• Passion for safety as demonstrated by a strong commitment to associate safety 
• Understands safety compliance auditing process and ability to complete an internal audit/review 
• Technical expertise in safety to include regulatory requirements, OSHA record keeping, workers compensation, and industrial hygiene regulations 
• Experience in Safety Incident Investigations Knowledge of chemical and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) systems management 
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver safety training 
• Project management skills to include the ability to develop and implement safety processes 
• Strong, engaging, people-centered leadership style 
• Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a sense of urgency 
• Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of health & safety programs 
• High level of integrity, strong work ethic, good judgment, and problem-solving skills 

The following qualifications are preferred: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental or Occupational Safety 
• Knowledge of site operation processes 
• Safety & industrial hygiene certification and/or training

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $90,200-$135,500 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.