Safety Engineer

Position Title:
Safety Engineer

Pay Rate:
PL 9 or 11
$85,500 - $121,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay level and range.

Category/Shift:
Salaried Full Time

The Safety Engineer at Global Cellulose Fibers’ Franklin Mill will provide leadership and support for the Safety and Occupational Health programs at the mill. This position reports to the EHS Manager to develop, implement, support and administer site safety programs to ensure the mill complies with all applicable health and safety requirements.

About The Role:

Safety Program Support: (Assignments will be a combination of safety, health and industrial hygiene programs)

Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, & tools to ensure compliance with government regulations and GCF policies
Lead the incident investigation process for safety related incidents – assist with development of corrective actions resulting from incidents and manage action plans to completion
Coordinate health and safety audit programs including corrective action plan implementation and tracking – both internal and external
Provide tools, information and guidance to the department hourly Safety Coordinators so that their efforts are cohesive, uniform, and coordinated, including annual safety training
Participate on mill Emergency Response Team and coordinate annual training
Develop and manage an annual safety calendar (training schedule, compliance due dates, milestones, significant activities, etc.)
Coordinate Industrial Hygiene exposure assessments
Conduct safety and health training programs
Develop safe standard work practices with line personnel and monitor conformance through inspections and audits
Foster the mill culture toward a vision of an accident-free workplace by:

Demonstrating behaviors that reflect the core principles of safety and a personal commitment to safety excellence
Systematically communicating activities and recognizing accomplishments
Engaging all mill employees in the safety process and empowering them to take personal ownership for safety results
Bridging the gap between levels in the organization through data analysis, open data sharing, and facilitating thoughtful dialogue
Supporting established teams to more effectively accomplish their mission (safety committees, Mill Health & Safety Committee, etc.)
Partnering with operations and maintenance personnel and building effective working relationships by spending time out in the field

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or technical discipline with significant related experiences
Exposure to OSHA general industry requirements
2+ years of experience at a manufacturing facility
Experience in PSM (Process Safety Management) is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills with a developed competency to influence others
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and must be an effective listener
Clear ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to manage change and conflict
Established skill to execute work based on standards, procedures, and systems

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.
Why GCF:
Global Cellulose Fibers 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.
We’ve Got You Covered:

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

Medical, Dental, Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position:
Franklin Fluff Mill
34040 Union Camp Dr
Franklin, VA 23851

Global Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers 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 accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.